HAZELNUT ALMOND BISCOTTI

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Pour a cup of coffee and indulge! Crisp, crunchy biscotti cookies are perfect for dunking. Hazelnuts and almonds make my favorite version even better. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and extracts until well-blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into egg mixture. Stir in nuts (mixture will be stiff)., Divide dough in half. Using lightly floured hands, shape each portion into a 9x2-in. rectangle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes., Cool on pans on wire racks until firm. Reduce oven setting to 325°. Transfer baked rectangles to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut diagonally into 3/4-in. slices. Place on baking sheets, cut side down., Bake until lightly browned, 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges