Grandma's Chocolate Almond Mandelbrot

Grandma's Chocolate Almond Mandelbrot is a beloved vegetarian treat that brings the essence of Jewish cuisine to your kitchen. These twice-baked cookies are packed with crunchy almonds and mini chocolate chips, creating a sweet, nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with coffee or tea. With gluten, egg, and nut allergies in mind, this recipe is a thoughtful choice for many.

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Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 36

Cooking Time: 55 minutes

Overview

Mom's Mandelbrot is a cherished family recipe, akin to the Jewish version of biscotti. These twice-baked cookies are enriched with mini chocolate chips and almonds, offering a delightful crunch. Perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea, they can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Eggs, Nuts, Gluten

Cuisine

Jewish

Ingredients

• 3 Whole eggs
• 0.75 Cups vegetable oil
• 1 Cup sugar
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 3 Cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking powder
• 1 Cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 Cup almonds, divided

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla extract until well blended.
3. Sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until well mixed.
4. Fold in the mini semisweet chocolate chips and almonds, divided.
5. Divide the dough and form two logs, each about 3 inches in diameter. Place the logs onto the prepared cookie sheet.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
7. Remove the logs from the oven and cut them into 1-inch diagonal slices.
8. Lay the slices on their sides on the cookie sheet and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
9. Remove the mandelbrot from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack.

Enjoy your homemade Mom's Mandelbrot!