Sesame Biscotti

Directions

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.

Combine vanilla and next 2 ingredients; add to flour mixture, stirring until well-blended (dough will be dry).

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 7 or 8 times.

Shape dough into a 16-inch-long roll.

Place roll on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray, and flatten roll to 1-inch thickness.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) F for 30 minutes.

Remove roll from baking sheet to a wire rack, and let cool 10 minutes.

Cut roll diagonally into 24 (½-inch) slices, and place, cut sides down, on baking sheet.

Reduce oven temperature to 325℉ (160℃), and bake 10 minutes.

Turn cookies over, and bake an additional 10 minutes (cookies will be slightly soft in center but will harden as they cool).

Remove from baking sheet; let cool completely.