Apricot-Almond Biscotti
Posted by: Jerseygirli Thu, 28 Apr 2005, at 6:53 a.m.

 

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom OR cinnamon
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cups of chopped almonds
3/4 cups finely snipped dried apricots
1 egg yolk (optional)
1 teaspoon water (optional)
 

Directions:
In large mixing bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds or until softened. Add the sugar, Baking Powder, and cardamom (and or cinnamon):Beat until combined. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. By hand, stir in any remaining flour with the almonds and apricots. Divide the dough in half, If necessary , cover and chill for 1-2 hours or until easy to handle. Shape each portion into
a 9" long log; place about 4" apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet-flatten the logs slightly until about 2" wide. If desired, for a shiny surface, stir together the egg yolk and water and brush onto the logs----this gives the gift a more professional touch in my opinion!

Bake in a 375 degree oven for 25-30 min or until a toothpick inserted near the centers comes out clean. Cool on the cookie sheet for about 1 hour. With a serrated knife, cut each log diagonally into 1/2" thick slices. Lay the slices, cut side down, on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake in a 375 degree oven for 8 minutes and then turn slices over; bake for an additional 8-10 minutes more until dry and crisp (do NOT under bake). Cool on wire rack.

Makes 32 slices.

Gift Label: Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 2 days OR freeze for
up to 6 months.