Chocolate Anise Cookies Biscotti

This has a mild anise flavor and is not as hard as some biscotti. Recipe from the foodnetwork and giada de laurentiis.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.

Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Whisk the flour , baking powder , and salt in a medium bowl to blend.

Using an electric mixer , beat the sugar and butter in a large bowl to blend.

Beat in the eggs 1 at a time.

Add the flour mixture and beat just until blended.

Add the ground anise seed and mix well.

Stir in the chocolate chips.

Form the dough into a 16-inch-long , 3-inch-wide log.

Transfer the log to the prepared baking sheet.

Bake until light golden , about 30 minutes.

Cool 30 minutes.

Place the log on the cutting board.

Using a serrated knife , cut the log on a diagonal into 1 / 2- to 3 / 4-inch-thick slices.

Arrange the cookies cut side down on the baking sheet.

Bake the cookies until pale golden , about 15 minutes.

Transfer the cookies to a rack and cool completely.

all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, unsalted butter, eggs, ground aniseed, semi-sweet chocolate chips