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Almond Biscotti

biscotti

ItalianOtherEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons Anise seed
  • 3 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup chopped Almonds (can substitute with Walnuts)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cream butter, sugar and 1 tablespoon anise seed.

  2. 2

    Add eggs and vanilla.

  3. 3

    Combine flour, baking powder and 1 tablespoon Anise seed.

  4. 4

    Add to cream mixture.

  5. 5

    Add nuts, mix in, and form cookie dough into 2 or 3 long thin rolls.

  6. 6

    Place rolls on a ungreased baking pan or cookie sheet

  7. 7

    and bake biscotti cookie rolls at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, or till light brown.

  8. 8

    Remove from oven and cut diagonally into 1/2 to 3/4 inch slices.

  9. 9

    Put back in oven and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or till Biscotti is lightly toasted.

Tags

italianamerican