Mocha-Almond Biscotti

MM: Mocha-Almond Biscotti
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Title: Mocha-Almond Biscotti
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 4 dozen

1/2 c Almonds, whole unblanched
2 c Flour, all purpose
1 c Sugar
1 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/4 ts Salt
2 lg Eggs
2 lg Egg whites
1 ts Vanilla extract
1 tb Cocoa powder, unsweetened
2 ts Instant coffee powder
1 oz Chocolate, unsweetened,
-melted
1/2 ts Almond extract

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spread almonds on a
baking sheet and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until
lightly toasted. Set aside.
Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking
soda and salt. Whisk together the eggs, egg whites and
vanilla and add to the dry ingredients; mix just until
smooth. In a small bowl, combine cocoa, instant
coffee and 4 tsp. water.
Divide the dough in half. To one half, add the
cocoa mixture and melted chocolate. Mix just until
incorporated. To the other half, stir in almond
extract and the almonds.
Place half of the almond dough on a well-floured
work surface. Pat into a 4x8inch rectangle. Top with
half of the chocolate dough. Roll up into a cylinder
then roll the cylinder back and forth to form a 14
inch log, 1 1/2 inches thick. Repeat with the
remaining doughs.
Place the logs on a prepared baking sheet. Bake for
20 to 25 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
Transfer the logs to a rack to cool. Reduce the
oven temp to 300 degrees F.
Cut the logs diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.
Stand the slices upright on the baking sheet and bake
for 40 minutes. Let cool before storing.
Makes about 4 dozen biscotti.

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