Easy Walnut Raisin Biscotti

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"Easy to make and tasty too!"

SERVINGS & SCALING

Original recipe yield: 2 1/2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins

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DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
In a medium sized bowl beat together the butter or margarine, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Mix well then stir in the walnuts and raisins. Knead until dough comes together.
Divide dough in half and shape into long loaves, 1 1/2 inches thick. Place loaves onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 18 to 20 minutes. Allow loaves to cool enough to handle (about 10 minutes). With a sharp knife cut loaves diagonally into 3/4 inch thick slices. Place cut sides down on baking sheets. Bake slices for an additional 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2004 by LAURIE K

Great recipe. I use my food processor to coarsely grind the raisins and nuts. I also cooked them a little bit longer so they would be dry and crispy. I had no trouble cutting them with the nuts and raisins chopped fine and always use a serrated knife or an electric knife works well also.

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Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by STARBUCKS-GIRL

Very good. I substituted almond extract for the vanilla, and it added a really nice flavor.

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Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2003 by PAULAMAS

This is consistently one of the best biscotti recipes I have-I substitute dried cranberries & pecans and add a little orange rind (eliminate the cinnamon); you can use other substitutions as well. It's one of my favorite 5 biscotti recipes. Everyone loves it.

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