ANISEED BISCOTTI

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My husband, Joe, is Italian, and his mother was a great cook. She made wonderful biscotti, which are popular Italian dipping cookies. She never used a recipe, but I asked her to write it down for me and I was delighted when she did.-Elizabeth Sparano, Marion, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup slivered almonds
2 to 3 tablespoons aniseed
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds and aniseed. , Divide dough into thirds; shape into three 10-in. x 3-in. rectangles on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove to wire racks; cool completely. , Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place slices cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 325° for 12-16 minutes or until firm and golden brown, turning once. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over biscotti. Let stand until chocolate is set. Refrigerate in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.