Chocolate-Dipped Almond and Anise Biscotti | California Olive Ranch

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp. anise seeds
• 1 cup whole almonds, toasted and cooled
• 1 1/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
• 1/4 tsp. fine sea salt
• 1/3 cup California Olive Ranch extra virgin olive oil , preferably Arbequina
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, grade B or dark Amber
• 1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. almond extract
• 1/3 - 1/2 cup organic sugar for shaping
• 4 oz premium quality, dairy free chocolate (68% to 75% cocoa content), finely chopped
• Optional, but suggested: 2 to 3 tablespoons California Olive Ranch extra virgin olive oil