ALMOND CITRUS BISCOTTI

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"Often, I'll package some of my home-baked biscotti with a mug and a special blend of coffee to give as a gift," says Claire Brogren of Winside, New York.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Dash salt
2 tablespoons coarsely ground almonds

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add 3 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in lemon zest, orange zest and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Divide dough into four portions; shape each into an 8-in. x 2-in. rectangle on ungreased baking sheets. , In a small bowl, lightly beat remaining egg; brush evenly over dough. Sprinkle with almonds., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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