Grandma Mildred's Mandel Bread

This grandma's recipe for mandel bread, or biscotti-like cookies, produces a twice-baked, golden, crisp dessert.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 152 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 3.5 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cover 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine 2 teaspoons white sugar with cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Combine 1 cup sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in another bowl. Mix in flour and baking powder.

Step 4

Roll dough out into 3 equal-sized logs, about 2 inches wide. Place on one of the prepared baking sheets.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven. Slice each log into 1/2-inch slices. Place slices on their sides on both prepared baking sheets. Return to the oven and continue to bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.