Almond Sambuca Biscotti Recipe

Servings: 30
Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 1 hour

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon anise seeds or fennel seeds
¼ cup + 1 teaspoon sambuca
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or anise extract
1 cup toasted almonds, coarsely chopped

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together. Add the eggs and continue to mix.
4. Add anise seeds, sambuca, and vanilla.
5. Add roasted almonds.
6. Cut the dough in half and roll into two logs, about 10 inches long.
7. Place on center rack and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Take the loaves out of the oven and cool for 10 minutes.
9. Cut into 1-inch slices and bake for another 10-12 minutes on each side until golden.
10. Serve with vin santo and dip the cookies into the wine.
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