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* Exported from MasterCook *

Kahlua Almond Biscotti

Recipe By :Wendy Griffin
Serving Size : 30 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Biscotti Cookies
Formed

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter -- melted
2 tablespoons Kahlua
1 teaspoon anise extract
3 eggs
1/2 cup almonds -- chopped
2 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

In a large mixing bowl, mix sugar and melted butter.
Add Kahlua and anise extract.
Beat in the eggs and stir in the nuts.
Sift dry ingredients together in separate bowl.
Gently stir dry ingredients into sugar mixture until well blended.
Cover and chill about three hours.
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Shape dough into three loaves 2 inches wide and 1/2-inch thick.
Place loaves well spaced on greased cookie sheet.
Bake 20 minutes or until brown.
Cool 5 minutes, cut in diagonal slices 1/2-inch thick.
Arrange slices on cut sides.
Bake 8 minutes each side at 375F until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.