Gingerbread Biscotti

With the taste and smell of Christmas these are sure to become a big hit at least at our house. Perfect for gift giving wrapped in cellophane bags.

Ingredients;

1 stick butter (113 gr)
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
3 1/2 cup flour
2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
3 tsp baking powder
1tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 350F

Beat butter and sugar until fluffy and white. Add the eggs one at a time beating to blend the eggs with the butter/sugar mix between each egg. In another bowl mix the dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients (I prefer to sift it but I don't think its necessary) and the vanilla extract and mix until the dough is well blended.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Divide the dough evenly in 2 equal mounds and place on the baking sheet. With moist hands space the dough evenly apart and form into 2 logs (9 by 3 inch, or longer if you prefer the biscotti not as thick).
Bake for 15 minutes and remove from oven. Cut the logs crosswise into 3/4 inch thick diagonal slices. Arrange the slices cut side down at the same baking sheet and place in the oven once more. Bake until dry and crispy. Let cool completely!