Mocha Biscotti
Combine chocolate and coffee to make these crisp dunkers both breakfast and dessert fare. Italians dip crisp biscotti in both coffee and red wine.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
Makes about 30.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
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1 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon instant coffee crystals
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2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3 eggs
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds
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1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
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1 tablespoon water
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1 cup sifted powdered sugar
Directions
1.
Heat oven to 375 degree F. Beat the butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar, coffee crystals, baking powder, cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; beat until combined. Beat in eggs until combined. Beat in cocoa powder and as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Stir in the nuts. Divide dough in half.
2.
Shape each half into an 8-inch loaf, using floured hands. Place loaves about 5 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Flatten to 3 inches wide.
3.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until firm and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 hour or until completely cool. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degree F.
4.
Transfer loaves to a cutting board. Cut each loaf diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Lay slices, cut sides down, on the cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes. Turn slices over and bake 7 to 12 minutes more or until dry and crisp. Transfer to wire racks and cool.
5.
For the espresso drizzle, in a medium bowl dissolve the instant espresso in 1 tablespoon water. Stir in powdered sugar. Add additional water, if necessary, to make drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cookies. Makes about 30.
Make-Ahead Tip
Place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition information
Calories 133, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 73 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 3%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 4%, Iron 5%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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