Cantucci Hazelnut Biscotti

* Exported from MasterCook *

CANTUCCI HAZELNUT BISCOTTI

Recipe By : from "Cucina Rustica"
Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Italian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
6 large eggs
4 Tablespoons Frangelico
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups hazelnuts -- or chopped almonds

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix dry ingredients (except the nuts) together in a bowl. In a seperate bowl
mix the liquids. Mix the liquids into the dry ingredients until the dough is
stiff. Do not overmix. Stir in the nuts.

Shape the doubh into 2 flattish logs 3" wide and approximately 15 " long.
Place the logson a buttered cookie sheet.

Bake for 20 mins. at 350.

Remove from oven and let cool to the touch. Using a bread knife, slice the
log on diagonal into 3/4" slices. Place the pieces back on the cookie sheet,
side down.

Bake again for 15" until the cookies are golden brown. (Turn slices over 1/2
way thru second baking.)

Makes 4 doz. Calories: 92 Fat: 2 grams



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