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
* 1½ teaspoons baking powder
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* ½ cup butter, softened
* ¾ 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°F.
# Lightly grease and flour large baking sheet (I sprayed with PAM) 
# In a small bowl, stir the eggs,instant coffee and vanilla until 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, each 14" long, 1½" wide, and 1" thick.
# Place the logs on baking sheet.
# Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
# Set the baking sheet on 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 ½ inch thick slices.
# Place slices ½ 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 sheets, 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.
Category:Biscuit Recipes