This traditional Jewish mandel bread recipe has been passed down in my family for four generations. It tastes wonderful with a cup of coff...
Jewish Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread
This traditional Jewish mandel bread recipe has been passed down in my family for four generations. It tastes wonderful with a cup of coffee, hot cocoa or milk. —Monica Schnapp, Irvine, California
Total Time
Prep: 10 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min.
Makes
12 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat oil and 1/2 cup sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into oil mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Shape dough into a 12x3-in. rectangle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool on pan on a wire rack until firm, 10-12 minutes.
Transfer baked rectangle to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut crosswise into 1-in. slices. Place on baking sheet, cut side down. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar
Bake until golden brown, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Store between pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container.
Mandel Bread Tips
What is the difference between Mandel bread and biscotti?
While Mandel bread and biscotti recipes are both twice-baked cookies, there are a few differences between them. Mandel bread, also known as Mandelbrot, is usually a bit softer and richer than a traditional biscotti—since it uses more oil and eggs. (Find even more Jewish desserts to light up your Hanukkah celebration.)
How long does homemade Mandel bread last?
Homemade Mandel bread lasts for up to two weeks when stored in an airtight cookie storage container at room temperature. Make sure to follow our other cookie storage tips, too.
What variations of this Mandel bread recipe can I try?
There are plenty of Mandel bread variations you can make. We recommend swapping chocolate chips for raisins, white chocolate chips or nuts to switch things up.
Research contributed by Christina Herbst, Taste of Home Assistant Digital Editor
