Biscotti Di Anise

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Title: BISCOTTI DI ANISE
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 8 servings

1/2 lb Butter
2 c Sugar
6 Eggs
4 tb Anise seeds
1 ts Vanilla
3 tb Baking powder
2 c Blanched almonds, chopped

In a large bowl place the butter and sugar, and cream
them together. One at a time add the eggs and beat
them in. Add the anise seeds and mix them in. Add
the vanilla and anisette and beat them in. In a
mixing bowl place the flour and baking powder, and mix
them together. Add the flour to butter mixture.
Combine the ingredients together well. Add the
almonds and stir them in well. Form the dough into a
flat loaf. Cover it and place it in the refrigerator
overnight. Preheat the oven to 375øF. Place the loaf
on a cookie sheet and bake it for 20 minutes, or until
it is firm. Remove the loaf and let it cool. Slice it
diagonally into 3/4" thick slices. Preheat the oven to
375øF. Place the slices on a cookie sheet and bake
them for 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Let them cool before serving.

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