Amaretto Biscotti With Almonds

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This is a delicious biscotti recipe which smells wonderful while baking. Perfect served with your morning coffee or just as a snack. I found the recipe in sweet maria's italian cookie tray cookbook"."

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350f.

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Cream together butter and sugar with an electric mixer.

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Add eggs , vanilla , and amaretto liqueur.

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Mix well.

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Add flour , baking powder , and salt.

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Mix on low speed until just blended.

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Add almonds and stir.

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Divide dough into two equal pieces.

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Roll each piece into a loaf about 12 inches long on a well floured surface , and place on a large baking sheet about 3 inches apart.

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Bake for about 20- 25 minutes , until golden.

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Remove from oven and place each loaf on a cooling rack.

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Allow loaves to cool for about 15 minutes.

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Place loaves on a cutting board.

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Using a bread knife , slice into 1 / 2-inch wide slices.

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Place slices in a single layer on baking sheet.

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Return to oven for about 10-12 minutes , or until lightly golden brown.

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Remove from oven and place cookies on a cooling rack.

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Cool completely and store in an airtight container.

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Ingredients

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butter, sugar, eggs, pure vanilla extract, amaretto liqueur, sliced almonds, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt