Gingerbread Biscotti - Spice Islands

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter OR margarine, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup dark molasses
• 3 eggs
• 3-1/3 cup flour
• 1-1/2 tsp baking powder
• 4 tsp Spice Islands Ground Saigon Cinnamon
• 2 tsp Spice Islands Ground Ginger
• 1 tsp Spice Islands Ground Nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp Spice Islands Ground Allspice
• 1/2 tsp Spice Islands Ground Cloves
• 1 cup chopped, toasted slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup finely chopped, toasted slivered almonds, optional