CITRUS NUT BISCOTTI

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I lived in Italy for over seven years and started every morning meal with biscotti. This version features walnuts and the refreshing flavors of lemon and orange.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon each almond, rum and vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 teaspoons grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the walnuts, lemon zest and orange zest., Divide dough in half. On a greased baking sheet, shape each half into an 11x3-in. rectangle. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch. , Carefully remove to wire racks; cool for 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1/2-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes on each side. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

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