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Skeleton Bone Vanilla Biscotti with Icing Details
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Piping Bag

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light. Beat in the eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
  • Divide the dough into four portions and shape each into a long bone with slightly thicker ends. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Slice each bone lengthwise into two thinner pieces if desired, then return to the oven for 10 more minutes to crisp.
  • While the biscotti cool completely, stir together the powdered sugar, milk, and remaining teaspoon of vanilla extract to make the icing.
  • Transfer the icing to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a small corner cut. Pipe lines and details to highlight the bone shapes.

Notes

Shape the dough while it is still soft for the cleanest bone outlines. Store cooled biscotti in an airtight container to keep them crisp for several days. If the icing thickens too much, add a drop more milk before piping.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Mixing Bowl, Baking Sheet, Piping Bag