Cornmeal Chili Pepper Biscotti

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & lightly grease a cookie sheet.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl beat cheese & butter with electric mixer on medium-high speed for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add chili peppers, baking powder, salt & pepper, beating until combined, & scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally.

4. 4

   Beat in eggs, then beat in cornmeal & as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.

5. 5

   Using a wooden spoon or your hands, stir or knead in any remaining flour.

6. 6

   Divide dough in half, & shape each half into a 9-inch long loaf.

7. 7

   Place loaves about 5 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.

8. 8

   Flatten slightly to about 3 inches wide.

9. 9

   Bake 30-35 minutes or until light brown.

10. 10

    Cool on cookie sheet for 1 hour.

11. 11

    When cooled, preheat oven to 325 degrees F, & transfer loaves to cutting board to cut each loaf into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

12. 12

    Place slices, cut sides down, on cookie sheet & bake for 15 minutes.

13. 13

    Turn slices over & bake another 15 minutes or more or until cookies are dry & crisp.

14. 14

    Transfer to wire rack to cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.