This is a lightly sweet and certainly firm, but more tender style with dark chocolate chips. A wonderful complement with a tall glass of milk, coffee, or your favorite kind of tea. It’s fairly easy to create in the kitchen with many flavor combinations. Around the holidays, last year, I made them with toasted pistachios and dried cranberries and were simply delicious. A dessert that is definitely a crowd pleaser and a lovely gift to hand out for family or friends for special occasions, too.

 

 

YIELDS: about 2 dozen

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup oat bran

1/4 tsp sea salt

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter

2 large eggs, free range

1 tsp anise seeds, ground (opt.)

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk the dry ingredients of flours, baking powder, and salt. Beat the sugar and butter together, in a large bowl, with an electric mixer. Blend well. Beat the eggs in one at a time. Add the flour mixture until blended. Add anise and chocolate chips. Mix well.

Form dough into a 14-16 inch long, 3 inch-wide log on a prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown; about 30 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes.

Place log on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, cut diagonally into 1/2- 3/4 inch-thick slices. Arrange cookies cut side down on the baking sheet. Bake until pale golden; about 15 minutes. Transfer cookies to a rack and cool completely. They may be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Enjoy with your favorite beverage!

 

 

 

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