Mocha Biscotti

Chef mariajane's Note:

This is wonderful biscotti recipe, it's one of my favorites!!

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 36 cookies

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup Nestle Toll House baking cocoa
• 2 tablespoons taster's choice 1200% pure instant coffee
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 2⁄3; cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter , softened
• 2 large eggs
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup nestle toll house chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Combine flour, coffee granules, baking powder, and baking soda in medium bowl. Beat sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs and almond extract; beat untl mixture is slightly thickened. Gradually beat in flour mixture; stir in almonds.
2. Divide dough in half. With floured hands, shape into two 12-inch long rolls; flatten slightly. Place on one large or two small baking sheets.
3. Bake in preheated 350F for 25 minutes or until firm. Cool on baking sheet(s) on wire rack(s) for 5 minutes. Cut into 1/2 inch thick slices; arrange cut side down on baking sheets. Return to oven; bake for additional 15-20 minutes. Remove to wire rack(s) to cool completely. Melt chocolate chips according to package directions; drizzle over cooled cookies.