Halva Biscotti

Halva is a popular sweet treat in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries. It is made from ground sesame seeds or other nuts, mixed with sugar or honey, and often flavored with spices like cinnamon or cardamom.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Halva Biscotti

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Halva, crumbled
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, vanilla extract, crumbled halva, and eggs.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Shape the dough into a log on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
8. Slice the log into biscotti-sized pieces and place them back on the baking sheet.
9. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until crisp.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Sugars 8g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.