Cocoa Almond Biscotti

Name: Cocoa Almond Biscotti
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; margarine, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 lg. eggs; 1-1/2 tbsp. coffee liqueur*; 2-1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1-1/2 tbsp. cocoa; 1 can (6 oz.) whole almonds

10 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
2 lg. eggs
1-1/2 tbsp. coffee liqueur*
2-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1-1/2 tbsp. cocoa
1 can (6 oz.) whole almonds

Directions

1

Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
2

Add eggs, beating well.
3

Mix in liqueur.
4

Combine flour and the next three ingredients; add to butter mixture, beating well.
5

Stir in almonds.
6

Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a 9x2-inch log on a greased baking sheet.
7

Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until firm.
8

Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes.
9

Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
10

Cut each log diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices with a serrated knife using a gentle sawing motion.
11

Place onungreased baking sheets.
12

Bake at 350F 5-7 minutes.
13

Turn cookies over,and bake 5-7 minutes longer.
14

Remove to wire racks to cool.