Chocolate And Hazelnut Biscotti

Yummy guilt-free treat! These are delicious dipped in coffee, hot chocolate, or warm milk. From http://cafefernando.com/chocolate-and-hazelnut-biscotti

Steps

Preheat your oven to 375f.

Line two baking trays with parchment paper and set aside.

Sift together flour , cocoa powder , baking powder , baking soda and salt into a large bowl and set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment , beat butter for 2 minutes.

Add sugar and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy.

Add 2 eggs , one at a time and beat until incorporated.

Add flour mixture gradually and mix until combined.

Add the chopped hazelnuts and chocolate and mix with a wooden spoon.

Flour your hands and turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface.

Cut in half and shape each piece into a 12 inch log.

Place them onto the baking trays and flatten them slightly.

Lightly beat the egg white and brush the logs.

Sprinkle generously with sugar.

Bake the logs , rotating trays half way through for 25 minutes.

Transfer the logs onto a cutting board and let cool for 20-30 minutes.

Reduce the oven temperature to 300f cut the logs crosswise to ha.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, butter, sugar, eggs, egg white, hazelnuts, bittersweet chocolate