Ghirardelli Chocolate Nut Biscotti

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Contents 1 Description 1.1 Ingredients 1.2 Directions 1.3 Other Links 2 See also

[edit] Description

These are delicious chocolate Biscotti's with a hint of coffee flavor. So good with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. The recipe comes from Ghirardelli chocolate. Enjoy.

[edit] Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup almonds, sliced or chopped
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, baking bar chopped. (I have used unsweetened baking chocolate)

[edit] Directions

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Lightly grease and flour large baking sheet.
• (I sprayed with pam.) In a small bowl,stir the eggs,instant coffee and vanilla untill well blended and set aside.
• In a medium bowl,mix flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.
• In a large bowl, Beat the butter and Sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
• Beat in egg mixture.
• Gradually add the flour mixture, beating well after addition.
• Stir in chocolate and nuts.
• Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
• On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into 2 logs, each14" long,1-1/2" wide,and 1" thick.
• Place the logs on baking sheet.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Set the baking sheeton a wire rack to cool 10 minutes.
• Remove the logs to cutting board.
• (I usually just cut them on the cookie sheet) Cut with serrated knife, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Place slices 1/2 inch apart upright (not on sides).
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until slightly dry.
• Remove to rack to cool.
• I leave mine on cookie, let cool.
• Then drizzle with melted chocolate.
• (I melt chocolate in microwave.) The chocolate is just my addition so good with a cup of coffee.
• Store Biscotti in air tight container.

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