Almond-Anise Biscotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 1/4 cups sugar (divided)
3 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon pure anise oil
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 dash salt
1/2 cup chopped roasted almonds
milk chocolate, melted (optional)

Preparation

Cream butter and 1 cup sugar.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
Stir in flavorings.
Combine dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture.
Stir in almonds.
Lightly grease cookie sheet.
Spray hands with non-stick spray and shape dough into 2-12x3 logs on prepared cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
Bake at 375\u00b0F for 15-20 minutes or until firm.
Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 15 minutes.
Reduce oven temp to 300\u00b0F.
Place log on cutting board and slice diagonally 1/2 inch thick.
Place on cookie sheet sliced side down.
Bake 10 minutes.
Turn, bake 10 more minutes.
If desired, dip into melted chocolate.
Store in airtight container.