biscotti cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 6 tablespoons shortening
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees f). grease 2 baking sheets.
• in a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. cut in the vegetable shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• in a large bowl, beat the eggs until thick and light-colored. gradually beat the eggs into the flour mixture. fold in the walnuts.
• on a floured surface, roll out the dough 1/4 inch thick. using a cookie cutter, cut into desired shapes and place 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheets.
• bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until lightly colored. transfer to wire racks to cool.