Chocolate Almond Biscotti

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These are great dipped in coffee or eaten by themselves. They make a nice gift when put in a large coffee mug.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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Lightly grease a cookie sheet and set aside.

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Place 3 / 4 cup of toasted almonds in a food processor and pulse until ground.

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Beat butter in large bowl for 30 seconds , then add sugar , cocoa , baking powder , baking soda and salt.

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Beat until combined.

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Beat in eggs and almond extract.

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Beat in as much of the flour as you can with mixer.

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By hand , stir in remaining flour , the ground almonds and the remaining 3 / 4 cup of sliced almonds.

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On pieces of wax paper , shape dough into two 14 inch long rolls.

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Place rolls on prepared cookie sheet at least 5 inches apart , flatten slightly.

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Bake 25-30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near centers comes out clean.

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Cool on cookie sheet for 1 hour.

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Cut each roll diagonally into 1 / 2 inch thick slices.

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Place slices , cut sides down , on ungreased cookie sheets.

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Bake 8 minutes.

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Turn slices.

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Bake 7 to 9 minutes more or until cookies are dry and begin to crisp.

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Remove from cookie sheets to wire racks',.

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Ingredients

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sliced almonds, butter, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, almond extract, all-purpose flour, semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, shortening