Tuscan Cantucci Almond Cookies

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Combine the flour with the eggs, sugar, a pinch of salt, lemon zest, seeds from the vanilla bean pod, and baking powder. Add the almonds and mix until incorporated.

Step 3

Divide the dough into 5 loaves and place them on two baking trays lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes; remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Cut into diagonal slices around 3/4" thick. Place them on the baking tray cut-side down and bake again for another 10 minutes.