Biscotti Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 cups all-purpose flour
    1/2 cup white sugar
    1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    6 tablespoons shortening
    4 eggs
    1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees F). Grease 2 baking sheets.
    In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Cut in the vegetable shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    In a large bowl, beat the eggs until thick and light-colored. Gradually beat the eggs into the flour mixture. Fold in the walnuts.
    On a floured surface, roll out the dough 1/4 inch thick. Using a cookie cutter, cut into desired shapes and place 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheets.
    Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until lightly colored. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

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