Twice Baked Cookies (Biscotti)

• sugar↗2 cups
• melted butter1⁄2 lb
• anise seeds4 tablespoons
• coarsely chopped almonds2 cups
• eggs↗6
• baking powder↗1 tablespoon
• flour↗5 1⁄2 cups
• one of the following
• anisette↗4 tablespoons
• vanilla, 2 tablespoons water↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   mix sugar butter anise and vanilla.

2. 2

   beat in eggs.

3. 3

   mix flour with baking powder.

4. 4

   stir into sugar/butter/anise/vanilla and almonds.

5. 5

   blend together.

6. 6

   preheat oven 350.

7. 7

   chill 2-3 hours.

8. 8

   shape into 4 loaves(half inch high, 4 inches wide, lenth of pan).

9. 9

   bake 20 mins 350.

10. 10

    cut into 3/4 inch thick slices.

11. 11

    place back on pan on sides for another 15 minutes.