Orange Almond Biscotti I

Biscotti is an Italian cookie. It has a crunchy, buttery texture.

• Calories: 197 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon orange zest (Optional)
• ⅓ cup blanched slivered almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat sugar, butter or margarine, orange peel and eggs in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt and almonds.

Step 3

Shape half of dough at a time into rectangle, 10 x 3 inches, on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cookie sheet for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices. Place slices cut sides down on cookie sheet. Bake about 15 minutes or until crisp and light brown. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.