Chocolate Biscotti

So Chocolatey!!

Biscotti {"bee scot tea"} a cookie or biscuit, meaning twice baked. There are countless varieties of these cookies. Back in the Roman times biscotti was almond flavored, the romans could travel long distance with this good tasting durable cookie. I prefer them not as hard. Quite enjoyable with coffee or tea or even sweet Vin Santo!
I am so happy and the luckiest man alive, that my wife does some baking too!! She makes a Biscotti that is up there with the best! I have tried many, she also makes a almond Biscotti to die for. These cookies are dunking delicious for all to enjoy!


Chocolate Biscotti
2 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup walnuts chopped
3/4 cup chocolate chips
2 tablespoons melted chocolate
optional 1/3 cup coconut shredded
Icing 4 ounces melted chocolate


Preheat oven 350 degrees.
Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and baking powder set aside. Cream together in mixer butter and sugar on high for 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and mix on high 2 more minutes. Set mixer on low and add flour mixture till combined. Stir in nuts, chocolate chips and melted chocolate. On a baking pan lined with parchment paper, divide dough in half and spread to about 12 inches by 5 inches. Bake for 30 minutes remove from oven for 10 minutes. Transfer to cutting board then cut into cookies and return to oven for 10 more minutes. Cool on a rack then ice. These biscotti are more on the soft side if you want them harder leave in oven 15 minutes.