Italian Cookies (Biscotti)

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 cup (250 g) butter or margarine
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

Sift together flour, sugar and baking powder into a large bowl.
Add butter or margarine and mix thoroughly.
Add eggs and vanilla and mix to a firm dough.
Knead on a floured board for five minutes.
Shape into small balls and place on a greased cookie tin.
Bake in a 450°F (230°C) oven for about ten minutes.