My aunt would make anise recipes all the time for dessert and these biscotti were my favorite. 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If I were to make these again, I would make the following adjustments: there is too much butter for my taste - I would cut the amount of butter in half, and use an additional 1\/2 egg instead. Also, I would try bumping the amount of crushed anise seed to 2 tsp., and cut the salt down to 1\/2 tsp. (I used unsalted butter).","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"03\/07\/2021 16:03","GUID":"e6600276337b41789988b0168df90833","MemberId":9923793,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"DSX","SubmittedDate":"03\/07\/2021 16:03"},{"Comment":"I tried several different recipes, but this is the one I like best (along with family). Flavor and texture are perfect. Making them for the 4th time. I made an adjustment, however. I found the 375 temp to be too high. The first time it was browned on the outside, but not fully cooked through. Most recipes call for 350 so I used that and it came out perfect. I also used parchment instead of foil. This will be my "go to" base as I try some other flavors. 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