MEMORABLE BISCOTTI

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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

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon anise extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped almonds

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.

Sherey Jutt
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These biscotti are a great make-ahead snack or dessert. They're also perfect for gift-giving.


Lucifer Morning Star
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I'm not a huge fan of biscotti, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! These biscotti are surprisingly delicious. They're crispy, chewy, and full of flavor.


Ella Chapman
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These biscotti are the perfect combination of crispy and chewy. They're also full of flavor and they make a great snack or dessert.


BuBs
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These biscotti are a bit too hard for my taste. I think I'll try baking them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Marco Rojas
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I love making these biscotti for Christmas. They're the perfect addition to a holiday cookie platter.


tilak magar
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These biscotti are a great way to use up leftover cranberries. They're also a delicious and festive holiday treat.


Thompho Ndou
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my biscotti turned out too dry. I think I might have overbaked them.


Bishal Raj
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These biscotti are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they make the perfect gift.


Jay Rod
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I love the addition of the cranberries and pistachios in these biscotti. They give them a festive touch and make them extra delicious.


Carter Camlin
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These biscotti are the perfect afternoon snack. They're crispy, chewy, and full of flavor.


Simba Wu
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I've never made biscotti before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out great and I'll definitely be making them again.


Dawn Blozen
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I made these biscotti for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


music is the life
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These biscotti were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Linda Dey
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I'm not a huge fan of biscotti, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! These biscotti are amazing. They're the perfect combination of crispy and chewy.


Nalwadda Monica
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These biscotti were a breeze to make! I had them in the oven in no time. They turned out crispy and delicious.


Donald Aiabe
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I followed the recipe exactly and my biscotti came out perfect! They're so crispy and flavorful. I can't wait to make them again.


Shnawar Toor
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These biscotti were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.


James Wilburn
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I've been making these biscotti for years and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always turn out delicious.


Juan Felix Orellana
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I made these biscotti for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Fazal Kader
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These biscotti turned out perfectly! They were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with just the right amount of sweetness. I loved the addition of the cranberries and pistachios, which gave them a festive touch.


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