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Memorable Biscotti

The enticing aroma of anise filled the kitchen and wafted through the house as Mom baked these crisp cookies when I was a girl. Mom always kept a big glass jar filled so we had a supply of these traditional cookies on hand. —Cookie Curci, San Jose, California

15 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon anise extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped almonds

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add
eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in
extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add
to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds.
Line a baking sheet with foil and grease the foil. Divide dough in
half. On the foil, form each portion into an 11-in. x 3-in.
rectangle.
Bake at 300° for 35 minutes or until lightly browned. Carefully
remove to wire racks; cool for 15 minutes. Increase heat to
325°.
Transfer rectangles to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a
serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased
baking sheets.

2 of 2

Memorable Biscotti (continued)

Directions (continued)

Bake for 10 minutes. Turn and bake 10 minutes longer or until firm.
Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight
container.
Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 317 calories, 18 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 295 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.