Description
Grandma Annie’s Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread is a beloved Jewish treat that combines the flavors of almond, vanilla, and chocolate in a delightful crunchy biscotti-like cookie. Perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Additional:
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Shape and Bake: Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log. Bake until lightly golden.
- Slice and Bake Again: Slice the logs and bake the slices until crisp and golden. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Mandel bread stores well in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- For extra crunch, toast the slices a bit longer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
