MEMORABLE BISCOTTI
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
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.
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