Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon anise or vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Dash salt
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 2 teaspoons milk
Preparation
Step 1
Grease and flour USA Pan Biscotti Pan.
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in anise or vanilla.
Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture. Stir in almonds.
Spread into USA Pan™ Biscotti Pan. Brush with milk and sprinkle with remaining sugar.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
Remove from oven and reduce heat to 300 degrees F.
Turn over biscotti onto wire rack; cool for 15 minutes. Place on a cutting board; slice diagonally 1/2 in. thick.
Place slices with cut side down on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn cookies over; bake 10 minutes more. Turn oven off, leaving cookies in oven with door ajar to cool. Store in airtight container.