Chocolate Biscotti

 

Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8

chocolate biscotti

about 4 dozen

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups sugar

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

5 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teeaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup (5 ounces) whole blanched almonds

preheat the oven to 350 degrees f. coat a 10 x 15 rimmed cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. in a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the almonds; mix well with a spoon. stir in the almonds until well blended; the dough will be thick and sticky. place half of the dough on the cookie sheet; form a slightly rounded 4 x 12 loat that is about 3/4 inch thick. repeat with the remaining dough on a second cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes. remove from the oven and reduce the temperature to 325 degrees f. allow the loaves to cool for 5 to 10 minutes, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. lay the slices cut side down on the cookie sheets and bake for 15 more minutes. turn the cookies over and bake for another 15 minutes or until very crisp. allow to cool, then store in an airtight container.

note: biscotti are very crunchy. that's why they're perfect for dunking in coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cappuccino, and espresso.