Biscotti

This recipe once won the best overall baked goods at the local county fair.

1 c butter softened, not margarine

1 c sugar

3 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp almond extract

3 c flour

1 Tbs baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 c sliced almonds

Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, stir in extracts.

Combine flour , b powder,salt and add to creamed mixture. Stir in almonds.

Line a baking sheet with greased foil or parchment paper. Divide dough in two logs 3X11 each. Bake at 300 for 35 min. Remove foil and let cool, slice into 3/4 in slices, place cut side down on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 8-10 min at 325, turn each over and bake another 5-8 min.

serve plain or dip in chocolate.

for a variation add 1/2 -1 c chopped dried cranberries.