Almond Anise Biscotti1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 tablespoon anise seed 3 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 cup chopped almonds Beat sugars and butter until well blended. Add anise seed and eggs; blend well. Stir in flour and baking powder; mix well. Stir in almonds. Shape dough into two 10 x 1-inch rolls. Place rolls 4 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Flatten each to 2-inch width. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices. Arrange slices, cut side down, on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 6-10 minutes or until bottom begins to brown. Turn and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes or until crisp. Cool completely. Store in tightly covered container for up to one month. The anise flavor gets stronger with time.
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