Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti

Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti


1. Heat oven to 350°F

2. Combine sugar and butter in large bowl; beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed; add 2 cups melted chocolate chips, eggs and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.

3. Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking powder and salt; beat until well mixed; stir in nuts by hand.

4. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 14-inch long roll.

5. Place rolls 5 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet; flatten each roll to 2-inch width; bake for 25 minutes or until set.

6. Cool on cookie sheet 15 minutes.

7. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F; cut rolls diagonally into 1/2-inch slices with serrated knife.

8. Place onto cookie sheet, cut-side down; bake for 10 minutes; turn slices; continue baking for 12 to 15 minutes or until dry and crisp; cool completely.

9. Melt 2 cups chocolate chips and shortening in 1-quart saucepan (or microwave) over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth (2 to 4 minutes).

10. Dip cookies halfway into chocolate; place onto cooling rack over waxed paper until set.

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