Mandelscotti

• all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄4 cups
• sugar↗2⁄3 cup
• baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• vegetable oil↗2 teaspoons
• large eggs↗2
• almond extract↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• vanilla extract↗1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

2. 2

   Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, mix oil, eggs, and extracts.

4. 4

   Add liquid to flour mixture, blending well.

5. 5

   Turn dough onto floured surface, knead to work in flour.

6. 6

   Dough will be sticky, but place on parchment-covered baking sheet and spread out with fingers until approx 1" high and 3" across, working into oblong shape Bake 25 minutes.

7. 7

   Transfer to wire rack, cool for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Reduce oven temperature to 325F degrees.

9. 9

   Slice log into approximately 15 slices.

10. 10

    Lay flat and return to oven for 5-7 minutes, until toasted.

11. 11

    Flip and repeat.

12. 12

    Cool on wire rack.

13. 13

    Feel free to add 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips when kneading dough, or to dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate.