Mandelbrot

This is like a German-style version of biscotti! you can omit the lemon zest and add in 1 teaspoon cinnamon if desired and add in some mini chocolate chips.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Yields: 30 cookies

Ingredients

• 3  large eggs
• 1  cup sugar (can use less)
• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 3  cups flour
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3  teaspoons  grated lemon zest
• 3⁄4 cup  almonds, chopped
•  powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Lightly grease a large baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
3. Using an electric mixer at high speed beat eggs and sugar for about 4 minutes or until thick and foamy.
4. Add in oil and vanilla; beat until well blended.
5. In a bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt and lemon zest; add into the egg mixture, beating on low speed until combined.
6. Divide the dough in half.
7. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and shape into two 10 x 4-inch logs.
8. Bake for about 50-60 minutes.
9. Remove from oven and reduce the heat to 275 degrees.
10. Using a serrated knife slice the logs into about 1-inch thick slices (or a bit smaller).
11. Return to oven and bake another 20-22 minutes.
12. Remove to wire racks to cool.
13. dust with powdered sugar if desired.