CARDAMOM ALMOND BISCOTTI

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These crunchy slices are requested often during the holidays, particularly by my husband. He likes to dunk them in coffee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons almond extract
5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup sour cream
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 extract. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cardamom; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Fold in almonds. , Divide dough into fourths; shape each portion into a ball. On two greased baking sheets, roll each ball into a 15-in. log (two logs per pan). Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned and firm to the touch. , Transfer to a cutting board; cut at a 45° angle with a sharp knife into 1/2-in. slices. Place cut side down on greased baking sheets. Bake for 5-6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.