Ghirardelli Chocolate Nut Biscotti

==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.
===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)
===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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==See also==
Category:Italian Snacks
Category:Snacks Category:Recipes
Category:Italian Recipes
Category:Bittersweet chocolate Recipes
Category:Unsweetened chocolate Recipes
Category:Granulated sugar Recipes
Category:Baking powder Recipes
Category:Chocolate Recipes
Category:Vanilla powder Recipes
Category:Almond Recipes
Category:Coffee Recipes
Category:Butter Recipes
Category:Sugar Recipes
Category:Granulated sugar Recipes
Category:Flour Recipes
Category:Egg Recipes
Category:Salt Recipes
Category:Peanut Recipes
Category:Egg Recipes
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