Santa's Biscotti

Another easy treat from the Texas Co-op Power 2006 holiday recipe contest.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 20 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  eggs
• 3  cups baking mix (Bisquick or similar)
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (fresh is best)
• 1  dash salt
• 1  cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF & grease or spray a large cookie sheet.
2. Mix sugar & butter till light & fluffy. Add vanilla & eggs, beat until smooth. Stir in baking mix, spices & salt till combined.
3. Turn dough onto baking sheet and pat into a 10-inch by 3-inch rectangle.
4. Bake for 25 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
5. Cut into 3/4-inch slices & place cut side up on cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn each piece over & bake 10 minutes more. Remove from oven & sheet & cool on a rack.
6. In a small saucepan, heat chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly, until fully melted. (could do this in the microwave).
7. Spread chocolate on 1 side of cooled biscotti or dip to coat 1/2 of length.