MEMORABLE BISCOTTI

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large 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

Steps:

  • 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 11x3-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. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Frannas Marais
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These biscotti sound like the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee in the morning.


David Arzumanyan
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I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients for this recipe, but I'm going to see if I can make it work.


Maryam Saddique
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These biscotti look delicious. I'm going to save this recipe and try it out soon.


Clare Muhatia
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I'm going to make these biscotti for my next party. I know they'll be a hit!


Alisha Rajpoot
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These biscotti are so easy to make. I love that I can make them with ingredients I already have on hand.


Mohammed Akram
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These biscotti are a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Megalan
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I love the way these biscotti look. They're so festive and colorful.


betg Beke
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These biscotti are perfect for dunking in coffee or tea.


Zohaib Asgher
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I'm not a big fan of biscotti, but I really enjoyed these. They were crispy and flavorful.


urooj dharejo
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These biscotti are delicious! I love the combination of flavors.


Corona San
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The biscotti turned out a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll add a little more butter next time.


Tanha Boy
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I made these biscotti for my family, and they loved them! They said they were the best biscotti they've ever had.


Paco Diaz
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These biscotti are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. They're also great for gifting.


Mohim Ahmed
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I love how simple this recipe is. I was able to make these biscotti with ingredients I already had on hand.


Sunshine Girl
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These biscotti were a hit at my holiday party! They were so delicious and festive, and they were easy to make too. I'll definitely be making them again next year.