Pignoli Biscotti

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. 2
   Toast pignoli in a baking pan for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Let cool and chop them; reduce the oven to 325F (160C).
4. 4
   Cream butter with sugar, add eggs and mix well.
5. 5
   Add the vanilla.
6. 6
   In another bowl mix together flour and baking powder.
7. 7
   Add to the butter mixture with the chopped pignoli.
8. 8
   Mix until combined.
9. 9
   Roll the dough into cylinders about 1 1/2 inch wide and long.
10. 10
    Place them on baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes.
12. 12
    Slice the cookies abut 1/2 inch on the wide diagonal.
13. 13
    Return them to the baking sheet, then cut surfaces down.
14. 14
    Bake for 5 to 10 minutes until tops are lightly brown.
15. 15
    Let cool and store in air tight container.