Hazelnut (Or Almond) Biscotti

1 c Sugar

1/2 c Unsalted butter melted

2 ts (or 3 tsp) ground cinnamon

2 tb Vanilla extract

1 ts Coarse salt

3 Eggs

1 c Almonds or hazelnuts;coarse

-chop 2 3/4 c Flour

2 ts Baking powder

Powdered sugar Recipe by: Recipe from "Pacific Northwest Palate" In a mixer blend together butter, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and salt. Add eggs one at a time until mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in nuts. Sift together four and baking powder. Stir into sugar mixture. Chill at least 2 to 3 hours. Shape dough into loaves about 1 inch thick, 2 inches wide and as long as your greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Cut loaves in 1 inch diagonal slices. Lay slices cut side down on a cookie sheet and return to oven for 5 to 10 minutes until lightly toasted. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Store in an air thight container. These will last a long time if you can keep from eating them. -----