Aldo’s Chocolate Biscotti

==Description==
Cocoa Biscotti
==Ingredients==
* 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 2/3 cup cocoa powder
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1 pinch salt
* 1-1/4 cup Sugar
* 1-1/3 cup chopped, skinned hazelnut or walnuts
* 4 large eggs
* 1-teaspoon vanilla extract
==Directions==
# Preheat oven to 325 and set rack in the middle level of the oven.
# Cover 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper or foil.
# Mix the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt and sift into a mixing bowl.
# Stir in the Sugar and nuts.
# Whisk the eggs and vanilla and stir into the flour mixture to form dough.
# On a lightly floured surface press dough together.
# Divide dough in half and roll into a log the length of the pan (14 to 18 inches) place each log on the pan and flatten slightly.
# Bake for about 30 minutes, until well risen and firm.
# Cool the logs on the pans.
# After the logs have cooled, detach from paper and slice them about 1/2-inch thick with a sharp serrated knife.
# Place back on paper lined pans, cut side down, and bake again for about 20 minutes, or until dry and crisp.
# Cool on pans and store in a tin or plastic container with a tight fitting lid.
== Contributed by ==
Cat's Recipes Y-Group
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Hazelnut Recipes
Category:Vanilla extract Recipes
Category:Cocoa Recipes
Category:Walnut Recipes