Chocolate-Almond Biscotti

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These crunchy twice-baked Italian cookies are flavored with melted chocolate and toasted slivered almonds. They’re ideal for holiday gift-giving.

time

prep:

45 min

total:

1 hr 55 min

servings

total:

36 servings, 1 cookie each

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What You Need

pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, coarsely chopped, divided

cups flour

1-1/2

tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder

1/4

tsp. salt

1/4

cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened

1/2

cup granulated sugar

1/2

cup firmly packed brown sugar

eggs

tsp. vanilla

cup PLANTERS Slivered Almonds, toasted

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 325°F. Lightly grease and flour large baking sheet. Reserve 1/2 cup of the chocolate. Microwave remaining chocolate in small microwavable bowl on HIGH 2 minutes. Stir until chocolate is completely melted; cool slightly. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; set aside.

BEAT butter and sugars in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in melted chocolate and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in almonds. Divide dough in half. On floured board, shape each half into 10x2-inch log. Place, 2 inches apart, on prepared baking sheet.

BAKE 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on baking sheet 15 minutes. Place logs on cutting board; diagonally cut each log into 18 slices using serrated knife. Place slices, cut sides down, on baking sheet. Bake an additional 20 minutes, turning biscotti over after 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

MELT reserved chocolate as directed on package. Drizzle over biscotti. Let stand until chocolate is firm.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Storage Know-How

Store in tightly covered container up to 2 weeks.

Substitute

Prepare as directed, using 1 pkg. (12 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks.

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Lila925

posted:1/3/2006

I had never made biscotti before but always wanted to try. Unfortunately, I didn't have any almonds so I made it without the nuts but used melted semi-sweet and white chocolate drizzled over the pieces. Everyone loved it, even my husband who is not a big biscotti fan. His major comment was how really good it will be when I make it again but using the almonds this time. This is a winner!!

nessielass

posted:12/27/2005

Excellent recipe! Just the recipe I was looking for to expand my Biscotti file. Very easy to make and plenty of options to substitute.

TheDode

posted:12/20/2005

Best biscotti I ever had!

a cook

posted:12/17/2005

This was my first attempt at making biscotti. Had to add extra flour to handle dough, but cookies were relatively easy to make. The chocolate lovers in my family loved them.

donna3421

posted:12/17/2005

i usually bake the traditional biscotti with anise but these are delicious and will now be an addition to my christmas cookie list!!!!!

cynthier

posted:1/12/2005

Needed to add extra 1/2 cup flour in order to handle dough. I also dipped one edge of each cookie into dark chocolate from extra chocolate flavor in your mouth. Very popular gifts at Christmas!

moms120

posted:12/2/2004

this biscotti is great for gatherings with the family even the kids love it

a cook

posted:10/2/2003

THIS WAS EASY TO MAKE AND REALLY GREAT TASTING! IF YOU LIKE BISCOTTI, YOU'LL LOVE THIS. MY FRIENDS THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT AND ATE MY FIRST BATCH IN THE FIRST SITTING.

a cook

posted:11/20/2002

AWESOME!!! I first made this receipe several years ago. Always a hit., always requested. Kids love them too, but without the almonds.

a cook

posted:10/26/2002