CHOCOLATE CHIP BISCOTTI

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With a hint of apricots, these chocolate chip biscotti taste great alongside a cup of coffee or tea.Friends and family are always happy to receive a batch for Christmas.-Theresa Smith, Lee, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups plus 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided
4 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1 cup swirled semisweet and white chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and 1-1/2 cups sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. , Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in apricots and chocolate chips. , Divide dough in half. On ungreased baking sheets, shape each portion into a 12-in. x 2-1/2-in. rectangle. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until firm. Cool for 5 minutes. , Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1/2-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. , Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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