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["Preheat oven to 325u00b0F Line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper.", "In a small glass bowl, put water & almond paste together & stir until mixed, set aside.", "In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter & sugar until fluffy.", "In the meantime; in a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder & salt.", "Add water/paste mix, vanilla, & 8 eggs into the butter/sugar mixture, mix well.", "Stir flour mixture into the butter mixture; mix well.", "Fold in the unsweetened coconut & nuts.", "Turn out unto a lightly floured surface & divide into 6 equal parts. Place each 1/6 of dough onto cookie sheets and form into logs about 14"" long & 1 1/2"" wide. (2 pcs per cookie sheet).", "In Small bowl beat last egg & tablespoon water for wash. Brush top & sides of each log & sprinkle 1/3 cup of sweetened coconut on & pat very lightly.", "Bake 25-30 minutes until very lightly browned. Cool COMPLETELY. Cut each log diagonally into 3/4"" slices. Arrange on baking sheets (no paper) & continue baking for 11 minutes, flip (very gingerly) & bake for an additional 11 minutes. Remove & cool completely.", "While cooling, line several baking pans with wax paper. Place chocolate & oil in pan over low heat, stirring until melted. Dip bottom sides of biscotti into chocolate and lay on their sides onto wax paper until set. I find putting full baking sheets into freezer for 5 minutes, really makes a nice smooth set.", "Taste Heaven !"]
