BISCOTTI - ITALIAN NUT COOKIES 
3 lg. eggs
3/4 c. sugar
2 1/2 sticks butter, melted
1 tbsp. orange zest
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2/3 c. Hazelnuts
1/3 c. almonds (or 1 c. any nuts)

Beat eggs and sugar. Add butter, zest and vanilla, beat well. Sift flour, soda and add and beat well. Stir in nuts using spoons; divide sticky dough in 1/2. Place each 1/2 on cookie sheet. Shape into flat loaf 10 x 14 inches. Bake 20 minutes or until firm. Cool a few minutes. Cut into 1/2 inch slices and place on sides on cookie sheet. Bake 7 minutes on each side. Cool on rack. Dunk into wine/coffee. Can be served for breakfast.

 

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