Nonna'S Biscotti

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sifted flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon anise extract
  • 1 cup thin sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. Cream butter, sugar and flavoring. Beat in eggs and egg yolks, one at a time. Add the flour mixture and almonds.
  4. Turn out on a floured board and knead gently until smooth.
  5. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a roll, 1 1/2 inch in diameter.
  6. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 30 - 35 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  8. Cut diagonally into slices 2/3 inch wide.
  9. Place back onto cookie sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes for crisp cookies.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

852 kcal 43% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.9g 46% DV
Total Fat 58.2g 75% DV
Carbs 70.7g 26% DV
Fiber 8.6g 31% DV
Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12454mg 100% DV
Potassium 840mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 716.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 140.5mcg 16% DV
Vitamin C 14.4mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 1842.8mg 100% DV
Iron 17.2mg 96% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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