Aniseed BiscottiFeeling Italia? Aniseed gives this biscotti a true Italian flavor. The best way to enjoy aniseed biscotti? Dipped in your favorite coffee while spending time with friends.
Ingredients ¾ cup butter, softened Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a small bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Stir in almonds and aniseed. Divide dough into thirds; shape three flattened "logs" about 2-3" wide and ½ inch high on baking stone or lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove from cookie sheet and cool on cutting board about 20 minutes. Cut diagonally with a serrated knife into ¾ inch slices. Return slices to baking stone, cut side down. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes until firm and golden brown. Turn once during baking time. Remove to wire racks to cool. In a microwave safe bowl, place chocolate and shortening. In microwave melt chocolate and shortening; 30 to 45 seconds on high; stir until smooth. Drizzle over biscotti. Let stand until chocolate is firm. Keep in an air tight container. Makes about 3 dozen.
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