Almond Anise Biscotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground aniseed
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup toasted almond

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar and eggs on med. speed for 1 minute.
Add vanilla and anise seeds and beat until combined.
Mix in almonds, coarsely chopped.
Stir in combined flour, salt and baking powder.
Shape the dough in a 16-inch long log on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
Flatten the log until about 2-inches thick.
Bake the log for 25 minutes in a 350\u00b0F preheated oven.
Cool for 10 minutes.
Using a serrated knife, cut into 1-inch thick slices.
Bake slices in a 325\u00b0F oven for 15 minutes.
Transfer to wire rack and let cool.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.