EARTHLY EATING
CHOCOLATE-CHIP MANDEL BREAD
Each month, we bring you delicious, nutritious, and eco-friendly recipes that our staff members love! This month’ s Earthly Eating recipe is recommended by the EWT’ s Head of Marketing, Sizie Modise, and it is her sister in law, Tracey Heldenmuth’ s, Chocolate-chip Mandel Bread
Chocolate-chip Mandel Bread fresh out the oven, Photo credit: Tracey Heldenmuth
What is it?
Like biscotti, Mandel bread is crunchy. However, it’ s made with more fat than biscotti, so the resulting cookie is a bit richer and less dry. You don’ t need to dip it in coffee or tea to enjoy it – it’ s delicious all on its own.
Serving: 8–10
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup of sugar
- 3/4 veg oil
- Mini chocolate chips
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
Preparation:
Mix ingredients and flatten into a rectangle on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper
Bake at 180 degrees Celcius for 20-25 minutes. Take out for 10 minutes. Slice and turn slices on their sides and cook for another 10 minutes to crisp. Take out and enjoy