Chocolate Biscotti

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir until combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
4. Divide dough into two equal pieces and shape each piece into a log about 8 inches long and 2 inches wide. Place logs on prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
5. Remove logs from oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
6. Slice logs into 1/2-inch thick slices and place slices back on baking sheet. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
7. Remove biscotti from oven and let cool completely before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Biscotti is an Italian word meaning “twice-cooked.”
• Biscotti originated in the Tuscan region of Italy in the 15th century.
• Biscotti can be made with a variety of flavors such as almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, and chocolate.