Almond Biscotti Cantucci

 Almond Biscotti “Cantucci”

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Servings: 

Ingredients

Cream together:
6 oz. butter
13 oz. granulated sugar
0.1 oz. salt
0.2 oz. vanilla
0.2 oz. almond extract
Mix in slowly:
6 oz. eggs–about 3 extra large
Sift together and add till combined:
15 oz. all purpose flour
0.2 oz. baking powder  (about 1 1/2 teaspoons)
Stir in:
8 oz. almonds (chop coarsely before adding to dough)

Steps

Roll dough into logs.
Roll logs in granulated sugar before placing on parchment on cookie sheets.
Flatten tops of logs slightly before baking.
Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool a little. Slice and bake for about 5-10 more minutes or let sit in the hot oven to dry out.