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Home » Desserts » Cookies & Bars » Italian Torcetti Cookies/Biscotti

Italian Torcetti Cookies/Biscotti

By: Rosemary Published: November 23, 2021 Updated on: August 18, 2022

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These simple Italian Torcetti Cookies/Biscotti are made with a few ingredients including cream. Crunchy and soft at the same time, they make the perfect breakfast or snack cookie treat. Serve them with a coffee, tea or how about a Cappuccino?!

Torcetti cookies in a basket and coming out on the board.

I love the fact that Italians don’t care and will eat cake and biscuits for breakfast! Nothing like a creamy cappuccino with a slice of a simple Ciambellone. Or a few Torcetti to dunk in your morning caffe latte. Now that’s a breakfast Italian style.

Table of Contents

  • Ingredients
  • What are Torcetti Cookies?
  • How make them
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  • What does Biscotti mean?
  • FAQs
  • More delicious Italian Cookies
  • Italian Torcetti Cookies/Biscotti
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    • Instructions 
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

Ingredients

  • Flour – all purpose flour, it’s best to use a flour with 11% protein or higher, this will keep the cookies from spreading.
  • Powdered Sugar –
  • Baking powder
  • Vanilla
  • Cream – be sure to use whole, heavy or whipping cream, with at least 30% fat.
  • Egg yolk – adds fat to the cookie
Torcetti cookies in a basket and coming out on the board.

What are Torcetti Cookies?

They are an Italian cookie that is a bit crunchy on the outside and softer on the inside. The are shaped in a twist shape that can look almost braided. They originated from the Regions of Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta.

How make them

In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, baking powder and salt.

Dry ingredients whisked together.

Make a well in the middle and add the vanilla, cream and yolk, mix together with flat beaters or even a fork or spatula.

Mixing the ingredients to form a dough.

Continue until a soft compact dough forms. Move to a flat surface and knead gently a few times to bring the dough together.

Remove pieces of the dough, roll into ropes, cross the rope in the middle twisting and closing shut, 1-2 times.

Rolling out the dough & forming the cookies.
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    Place the formed cookies on the prepared cookie sheet, sprinkle with cane or granulated sugar, chill while the oven is pre-heating.

    The formed cookies on a parchment paper cookie sheet.

    Bake until golden. Let cool before serving.

    Baked torcetti on a parchment paper cookie sheet.

    What does Biscotti mean?

    The direct translation of biscotti is baked twice. But in Italy biscotti also means cookies in general, all types and all flavors. What we consider biscotti are actually called Cantucci or tozzetti, of course it depends on the Region.

    FAQs

    Can they be made ahead of time?

    The dough can be made 2-3 days ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Knead a few times to make it easier to form the cookies.

    How to store the Torcetti?

    Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.

    How to freeze them.

    Freeze the completely cooled cookies in a freezer safe bag or container. They will keep for up to 2 months in the freezer.

    Whenever you are looking for a simple and easy Italian cookie recipe that is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee or even on its own I hope you give these Easy Torcetti Cookies a try and of course let me know what you think. Enjoy!

    Torcetti cookies on a wooden board.

    More delicious Italian Cookies

    • Italian Lemon Cookies
    • Italian Almond Cookies
    • Canestrelli
    Torcetti cookies in a basket and coming out on the board.

    Italian Torcetti Cookies/Biscotti

    Rosemary Molloy
    These simple Italian Torcetti Cookies/Biscotti are made with a few ingredients including cream. Crunchy and soft at the same time.
    4.75 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Chilling Time 15 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 19 cookies
    Calories 91 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cups all purpose flour (11% or more protein)
    • ¾ cup + 2 ½ tablespoons powdered/icing sugar (sifted) (110 grams)
    • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ cup cream (whole/heavy or whipping cream) (120 grams)
    • 1 large egg yolk

    Instructions
     

    • In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, baking powder and salt.
    • Make a well in the middle and add the vanilla, cream and yolk, mix together with flat beaters or even a fork or spatula, until a soft compact dough forms. Move to a flat surface and knead gently a few times to bring the dough together.
    • Remove pieces, roll into ropes, approximately 8 inches (20cm) long, cross the rope in the middle 1-2 times. Place the formed cookies on the prepared cookie sheet, sprinkle with cane or granulated sugar, chill while the oven is pre-heating, approximately 15-20 minutes.
    • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).
    • Remove from the fridge and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes on the cookie sheet, then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

    Notes

    If the dough is too dry, (this also depends on the flour, some flours absorb liquids more than others) you can either add a whole egg rather than just the yolk and or add a bit more cream until the dough comes together. If needed brush the dough with a little milk to help the sugar to stick, this will also help the cookies brown.
    The dough can be made 2-3 days ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Knead a few times to make it easier to form the cookies.
    Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
    Freeze the completely cooled cookies in a freezer safe bag or container. They will keep for up to 2 months in the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 3mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 105IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Italian Torcetti, torcetti biscotti, torcetti cookies
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      1. Denise says

        August 18, 2022 at 3:41 am

        3 stars
        I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I made the dough twice and both times it was incredibly crumbly. plus the can sugar wouldn’t stick to the dough. I cooked them for 15 minutes and they never got golden brown. My dough seems so dry. Am I missing an ingredient?

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        • Rosemary says

          August 18, 2022 at 11:35 am

          Hi Denise, if the dough is too dry, (this also depends on the flour, some flours absorb liquids more than others) you can either add a whole egg rather then just the yolk and or add a bit more cream until the dough comes together. Brush the dough with a little milk to get the sugar to stick, this will also help the cookies brown. Hope that helps. Take care.

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      2. Karen says

        November 27, 2021 at 6:54 pm

        How make them
        In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, baking powder and salt.
        You talk about baking powder and salt but don’t list them in your Ingredients.
        Which is correct?

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          November 27, 2021 at 7:38 pm

          Hi Karen, sorry about that, I added them in. Thanks for letting me know. Have a great weekend.

          Reply
      3. Rosemary McCollough says

        November 27, 2021 at 5:58 pm

        5 stars
        Hi….Love all the recipes and I love sharing them with my Italian friends. However I am hoping you have a recipe for the biscotti or cookie made with black pepper. If you do pls send it to me I would love to make it and remind myself of being younger and enjoying the flavor. Enjoy your holidays….God bless

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        • Rosemary says

          November 27, 2021 at 7:45 pm

          Hi Rosemary, I don’t have a recipe, but my husband told me how good they are and we are going to ask around for a recipe. If I find one I will make it in the next few days and post it. Thanks have a great weekend.

          Reply

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