Almond Biscotti

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These dry cookies are delicious when served with a nice big cup of coffee after a meal.

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Steps

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Preheat your oven to 350f.

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Grease a large cookie sheet whisk the egg , sugar , and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until it is thick and pale-ribbons of mixture should trail from the whisk as you lift it sift the flour , baking powder , and cinnamon in a separate bowl , then sift into the egg mixture and fold in gently.

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Stir in the chocolate , almonds , and pine nuts turn out onto a lightly floured surface counter and shape into a flat log about 9-inches long and 3 / 4 inches wide.

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Transfer to the prepared cookie sheet bake for 20-25 minutes , or until golden.

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Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes , or until firm transfer to a cutting board.

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Using a serrated bread knife , cut the log into slices about 1 / 2 inch thick and arrange them on the cookie sheet.

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Bake for 10-15 minutes , turning half way through the cooking time let cool for about 5 minutes , then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Ingredients

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egg, sugar, vanilla, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, dark chocolate, slivered almonds, pine nuts