CARAMEL CHIP BISCOTTI

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The combination of caramel and chocolate in these delicate Italian biscuits is to die for. It's divine dunked in coffee or a sweet wine, or even enjoyed on its own. Feel free to use any flavor chocolate chips. -Tami Kuehl, Loup City, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Kraft caramel bits
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 ounces white candy coating, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture (dough will be stiff). Stir in caramel bits and chocolate chips., Divide dough into three portions. On parchment-paper lined baking sheets, shape each portion into a 7x3-in. rectangle. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool on pans on wire racks 5 minutes., On a cutting board, use a serrated knife to cut each rectangle crosswise into eight slices. Place slices on baking sheets, cut side down. Bake until crisp, 10-12 minutes per side. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely., Drizzle melted candy coating over tops; let stand until set. Store between pieces of waxed paper in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.