ANISE BISCOTTI

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My aunt would make anise recipes all the time for dessert and these biscotti were my favorite. I can remember walking into the house and I'd almost swoon when I smelled them baking-the aroma seemed to fill every room. -Esther Perea, Van Nuys, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed aniseed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup blanched almonds, toasted and finely chopped
2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Line a baking pan with foil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, aniseed, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs. Stir in almonds and reserved flour mixture. , Divide dough in half. Shape each into a 12-in. x 2-in. rectangle on the prepared baking pan. Smooth the surface of each rectangle; brush with milk and sprinkle with remaining sugar., Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and reduce heat to 300°., Transfer rectangles with foil to a wire racks; cool for 15 minutes. Place rectangles on a cutting board; cut diagonally into 1/2-in. slices. Place slices, cut side down, on baking pans. , Bake 10-12 minutes longer. Turn oven off, leaving cookies in oven to cool with door ajar. Store cookies in airtight containers.

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Adrees Rafaqat
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I'm not sure how this recipe is going to turn out, but I'm excited to try it.


Charlene Taylor-Strong
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I'm going to try this recipe this weekend. It looks delicious!


Diamond Lester
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I found this recipe to be very helpful. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the instructions and make delicious biscotti.


Afaque Ahmed Rustamani
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients.


Nishit Shik
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I've tried this recipe several times and I can't seem to get it right.


Paul Lilly
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my biscotti turned out really dry.


Jonelle Francis
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These biscotti are really good, but they're a bit time-consuming to make.


John Parker
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the biscotti turned out great.


PATY FAME
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These biscotti are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Shimul Somrat
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I'm not a huge fan of anise, but I really enjoyed these biscotti. The flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Haris Shms
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These biscotti are delicious! I love the way the anise flavor pairs with the sweetness of the sugar.


Nkanyezi Madlala
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I've made these biscotti several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect afternoon snack.


Zhane Wells
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These biscotti are easy to make and they're so delicious. I love the anise flavor.


joy khan joy
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I love these biscotti! They're so addictive.


John Jennifer
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These biscotti are the perfect afternoon snack. They're sweet, but not too sweet, and they have a lovely anise flavor.


Maria Maria
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I've made these biscotti several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Dhanush dHaNuSH
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These biscotti are delicious! I love the anise flavor.


Tul Thapa
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I love these biscotti! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Madison Kinder
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These biscotti are amazing! They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and they're so addictive. I can't stop eating them!


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