Almond Anise Biscotti

• 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

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar and eggs on med. speed for 1 minute.
2. Add vanilla and anise seeds and beat until combined.
3. Mix in almonds, coarsely chopped.
4. Stir in combined flour, salt and baking powder.
5. Shape the dough in a 16-inch long log on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
6. Flatten the log until about 2-inches thick.
7. Bake the log for 25 minutes in a 350u0b0F preheated oven.
8. Cool for 10 minutes.
9. Using a serrated knife, cut into 1-inch thick slices.
10. Bake slices in a 325u0b0F oven for 15 minutes.
11. Transfer to wire rack and let cool.
12. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, ground aniseed, flour, salt, baking powder, toasted almond

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/almond-anise-biscotti-174585 (may not work)