CHOCOLATE-ALMOND BISCOTTI

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These are great dipped in coffee or eaten by themselves. They make a nice gift when put in a large coffee mug.

Provided by johnvac52

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted,divided
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
2 teaspoons shortening (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly grease a cookie sheet and set aside.
  • Place 3/4 cup of toasted almonds in a food processor and pulse until ground.
  • Beat butter in large bowl for 30 seconds, then add sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; beat until combined.
  • Beat in eggs and almond extract.
  • Beat in as much of the flour as you can with mixer.
  • By Hand, stir in remaining flour, the ground almonds and the remaining 3/4 cup of sliced almonds.
  • On pieces of wax paper, shape dough into two 14 inch long rolls.
  • Place rolls on prepared cookie sheet at least 5 inches apart, flatten slightly.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near centers comes out clean.
  • Cool on cookie sheet for 1 hour.
  • Cut each roll diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.
  • Place slices, cut sides down, on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 8 minutes.
  • Turn slices; bake 7 to 9 minutes more or until cookies are dry and begin to crisp (do not overbake).
  • Remove from cookie sheets to wire racks.
  • Cool completely.
  • If desired, to make glaze or drizzle, place semi sweet chips and white chips in separate small microwave safe bowls.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of shortening to each bowl.
  • Microwave on high for 1 minute, stirring once; stir.
  • If necessary, microwave an additional 15 seconds or until chips are melted and mixtures are smooth when stirred.
  • Dip biscotti into mixtures or drizzle over tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.3, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 89.8, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 8.5, Protein 2.2

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