Easy Brownie Nut Biscotti

If the brownie mix contains a package of chocolate syrup, save for another use, you can use it for an ice cream or cake topping..

• Ready In: 33 mins
• Yields: 24 biscotti

Ingredients

• 1 (1 lb) box  brownie mix
• 3  cups  coarsely chopped  nuts (use either walnuts, pecans or almonds)
• 3  large eggs
• 2  tablespoons water or 2  tablespoons milk
• 1  teaspoon  almond extract

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan, and line the bottom and sides with foil leaving a 2-inch overhang on the short sides.
3. In a large bowl stir together the brownie mix and nuts.
4. Stir in eggs, water and almond extract until the ingredients are moistened and the batter is stiff.
5. With a spatula spread the batter into the prepared baking pan in an even layer.
6. Bake for about 35 minutes or until the cake is firm to the touch in the center.
7. Using the foil overhang carefully remove the brownie from the pan onto a wire rack, then let cool for 5-6 minutes.
8. Cut the brownie in half lengthwise, scoring the surface with a serrated knife and completing the cutting through with a large sharp knife, then cut crosswise into 3/4-inch thick slices.
9. Place the brownie biscotti cookies cut-side down on a large baking sheet.
10. Bake in a 350°F oven for 23-25 minutes or until crisp.
11. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool.