Amaretto Biscotti With Almonds - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
1 cup sliced almonds
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Cream together butter and sugar with an electric mixer.
Add eggs, vanilla, and Amaretto liqueur; mix well.
Add flour, baking powder, and salt.
Mix on low speed until just blended.
Add almonds and stir.
Divide dough into two equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a loaf about 12 inches long on a well floured surface, and place on a large baking sheet about 3 inches apart.
Bake for about 20- 25 minutes, until golden.
Remove from oven and place each loaf on a cooling rack.
Allow loaves to cool for about 15 minutes.
Place loaves on a cutting board.
Using a bread knife, slice into 1/2-inch wide slices.
Place slices in a single layer on baking sheet.
Return to oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Remove from oven and place cookies on a cooling rack.
Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
~NOTE~You may freeze cookies in plastic freezer bags.