MOCHA-ALMOND BISCOTTI

Mocha-Almond Biscotti image

Few things go together better than coffee and biscotti. This recipe perfectly combines the two and even includes almonds, which add a bit of crunch.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Dairy

Time 55m

Yield 36 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 eggs
2 Tbsp. MAXWELL HOUSE Instant Coffee
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup sugar
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped
1 cup chopped slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

Heat oven to 325°F.
Beat eggs, coffee and vanilla in bowl until blended. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in another bowl. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg mixture. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate and nuts.
Divide dough into 4 equal portions; shape each into 10x1-1/2-inch log on lightly floured surface. Place, 2-inches apart, on greased and floured baking sheet.
Bake 20 min. or until lightly browned. Cool 5 min. Cut each loaf diagonally into 9 (3/4-inch-thick) slices. Place slices, cut-sides up, on same baking sheet. Bake 10 min. or until slightly dry. Remove to wire rack; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g