Almond-Apricot Biscotti

Line 18 x 12 x 1-inch baking sheet with foil. Butter and flour foil. Combine first 6 ingredients in a food processor. Process until fine meal forms. Add white chocolate and process until finely chopped. Add toasted almonds and chop coarsely, using 6 to 8 on/off turns. Beat eggs, brandy and extract to blend in large bowl. Add flour mixture and apricots and stir until moist dough forms. Drop dough by spoonfuls in three 12-inch-long strips on prepared sheet, spacing evenly. Moisten fingertips and shape each dough strip into 2-inch-wide log. Refrigerate until dough is firm, about 30 minutes. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 F. Cut logs from sides of pan if necessary. Transfer to work surface. Using heavy sharp knife, cut each log crosswise into 3/4-inch-wide slices. Arrange half of cookies cut side down on cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Gently turn cookies over and bake 10 minutes longer. Transfer cookies to racks. repeat baking with remaining cookies. Cool cookies completely. Can be prepared 2 weeks ahead; store in airtight container at room temperature.

Note: Recipe By : Bon Appetit December 1993

Things you may need to make this recipe:

Limited Edition Metal Food Processor MP14 from Cuisinart

Chromed Cooking Rack