Almond Anise Biscotti

One of my most requested recipes.

Cream butter and 1 cup sugar.

Add eggs one at a time , beating well after each.

Stir in flavorings.

Combine dry ingredients , add to creamed mixture.

Stir in almonds.

Lightly grease cookie sheet.

Spray hands with non-stick spray and shape dough into 2-12x3 logs on prepared cookie sheet.

Sprinkle with remaining sugar.

Bake at 375f for 15-20 minutes or until firm.

Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 15 minutes.

Reduce oven temp to 300f.

Place log on cutting board and slice diagonally 1 / 2 inch thick.

Place on cookie sheet sliced side down.

Bake 10 minutes.

Turn , bake 10 more minutes.

If desired , dip into melted chocolate.

Store in airtight container.

butter, sugar, eggs, almond extract, anise oil, flour, baking powder, salt, roasted almonds, milk chocolate