Biscotti senza glutine al cioccolato bianco e noci macadamia

Ingredienti

• 1 1/4 cups whole macadamia nuts, toasted
• 1/2 butter (1 stick), softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract or vanilla paste
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour blend
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
• 1 cup vanilla chocolate chips

Preparazione

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Position the oven...: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Position the oven rack in center of oven. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.

2. 2

   Chop ½ cup of macadamia nuts; set aside.

3. 3

   Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. In a...: Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. In a food processor, combine melted butter and remaining macadamia nuts. Process until the mixture forms a lumpy paste; set aside.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, cream the remaining six...: In a medium bowl, cream the remaining six tablespoons of butter.

5. 5

   Beat in sugars, egg, and vanilla. Continue to...: Beat in sugars, egg, and vanilla. Continue to beat until light and fluffy.

6. 6

   Beat in the macadamia nut paste.

7. 7

   Add flour, baking soda, and salt and mix...: Add flour, baking soda, and salt and mix until combined.

8. 8

   Stir in vanilla chips and the remaining 1/2...: Stir in vanilla chips and the remaining 1/2 cup macadamia nuts.

9. 9

   Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls, two inches apart, onto...: Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls, two inches apart, onto the cookie sheet.

10. 10

    Bake for 10–12 minutes, rotating the pans halfway...: Bake for 10–12 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through for even baking, until the cookies are light brown and slightly firm to the touch.

11. 11

    Remove from the oven and let cool on...: Remove from the oven and let cool on the cookie sheet for 2–3 minutes.

12. 12

    Finish cooling on a wire rack. Store cookies...: Finish cooling on a wire rack. Store cookies in an airtight container.