Ingredients
1 C. blanched almonds
3/4 C. granulated sugar
1/4 lb. butter
1/2 C. dark molasses
1/4 C. fresh, minced ginger
3 eggs
3 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 Tbs. baking powder
1 Tbs. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
Instructions
Directions
Place the almonds in a baking pan and roast at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes until golden. Allow the nuts to cool then chop and set aside. In a large bowl of an electric mixer, beat sugar, butter, molasses, and ginger until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Using another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and almonds. Add to wet mixture and stir to blend.
On two greased 12×15 inch baking sheets, using floured hands, pat the dough into 4 flat loaves, spacing them evenly on sheets; each loaf should be about 1/2 inch thick, 2 inches wide and the length of the baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven until just browned at edges and springy to touch, about 25 minutes. Halfway through the baking turn the pans so they bake evenly. Allow biscotti to set on baking sheets until just cooled, then cut into long, 1/2-inch thick diagonal slices.
Arrange the slices close together on the baking sheets and bake again at 350 degrees until browned, 15-18 minutes. Transfer to racks to cool completely before dipping or storing.
