Biscotti D'Amaretti

1 hours Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 45 minutes

821 calories per serving view nutrition facts

3 dozen suggest servings

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Ingredients

3 1/4	cups	flour, all-purpose
2 1/2	teaspoons	baking powder
1/2	cup	butter	or margarine , softened
1	cup	sugar
3	large	eggs
2	teaspoons	lemon zest	shredded
1/4	teaspoon	almond extract
1	pinch	saffron
1/2	cup	almonds	chopped, toasted
1	each	egg white

Directions

Combine flour and baking powder.

In large mixer bowl beat butter and sugar until blended.

Beat in eggs, lemon peel, almond extract and saffron.

Beat in flour mixture until well blended. Stir in almonds.

Divide dough in half.

Shape each portion into a 12x2x1-inch loaf.

Place 6 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.

Beat the egg white until foamy.

Brush over tops of loaves. Bake in 375 degrees F oven 20 to 25 minutes or until light brown.

Cool on cookie sheet about 1 hour.

Cut each loaf diagonally into 1/2- inch thick slices.

Lay slices, cut side down, on cookie sheet.

Bake in a 325 degrees F oven 10 minutes longer or until dry and crisp.

Cool on wire rack.

These cookies are good made several days ahead and stored in a paper bag to soften slightly.

To store longer, place in a covered container.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 220g

Amount per Serving

Calories 821 30% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.0g	43%
Saturated Fat 16.0g	80%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 220mg	73%
Sodium 219mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 129.0g	43%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	12%
Sugars 51.0g
Protein 15.0g	31%

Vitamin A	18%		Vitamin C	2%
Calcium	10%		Iron	31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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