Courtesy of AllHomemadeCookies.com

Biscotti Cookie Mix in a Jar
by AllHomemadeCookies.com

What a wonderful gift this would make at Christmas or any time of the year!

In a large bowl, combine the following ingredients:

2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour

2 c. chopped almonds

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 1/2 c. sugar

1/4 tsp. dried lemon peel

1/4 tsp. dried orange peel

Place the mixture in a pretty jar or airtight container and include the following gift tag:

Biscotti

1 package Biscotti Mix 3 large eggs 1/2 c. butter, melted 1/2 tsp. anise extract 1 large egg, separated

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Combine Biscotti mix with the eggs, butter, anise, and extra egg yolk from separated egg.  Mix on low speed until the dough is smooth.  Roll dough out into two 12-inch logs, about 3 inches wide.  Place logs onto a cookie sheet and brush with remaining egg white.  Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Cut the logs diagonally, into 1/2-inch slices.  Bake the slices on their sides for another 12-14 minutes.  Cool on wire racks and store in an airtight container.

 

Source: The Perfect Mix