Moroccan Fekka Cookies (anise Biscotti)

Total Time: 9 hrs Preparation Time: 8 hrs 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup cooking oil
• 2 cups finely chopped walnuts
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon anise
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 cups flour

Recipe

• 1 beat eggs and sugar until mixture is . add oil, and beat until well mixed. add the walnuts, raisins, anise, baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla, mixing well while adding flour in small bits at a time.
• 2 shape dough into 6 small loaves, each about 2 inches in diameter and 8 inches long. place loaves on a greased baking sheet about 1 inch apart. bake in a 350º oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until light brown. cool; let stand about 8 hours.
• 3 use a sharp knife to cut loaves into 1/2-inch slices. place the slices on an ungreased baking sheet, and bake in a 350º oven until the slices are golden brown.
• 4 let the fekkas cool a bit, then transfer cookies to a rack to cool completely.
• 5 fekkas can be stored in an airtight plastic container for up to a month, or they will keep well in the freezer for several months.