Ghirardelli Chocolate Nut Biscotti

Description
These are delicious chocolate Biscotti's with a hint of coffee flavor. So good with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. The recipe comes from Ghirardelli chocolate. Enjoy.

Ingredients

 * 2 large eggs
 * 2 tablespoons instant coffee
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla
 * 2 cups flour
 * 1½ teaspoons baking powder
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * ½ cup butter, softened
 * ¾ cup granulated sugar
 * 1 cup almonds, sliced or chopped
 * 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, baking bar chopped. (I have used unsweetened baking chocolate)

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 325°F.
 * 2) Lightly grease and flour large baking sheet (I sprayed with PAM)
 * 3) In a small bowl, stir the eggs,instant coffee and vanilla until well blended and set aside.
 * 4) In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.
 * 5) In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
 * 6) Beat in egg mixture.
 * 7) Gradually add the flour mixture, beating well after addition.
 * 8) Stir in chocolate and nuts.
 * 9) Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
 * 10) On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into 2 logs, each 14" long, 1½" wide, and 1" thick.
 * 11) Place the logs on baking sheet.
 * 12) Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
 * 13) Set the baking sheet on a wire rack to cool 10 minutes.
 * 14) Remove the logs to cutting board (I usually just cut them on the cookie sheet) cut with serrated knife, cut diagonally into ½ inch thick slices.
 * 15) Place slices ½ inch apart upright (not on sides).
 * 16) Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until slightly dry.
 * 17) Remove to rack to cool. I leave mine on cookie sheets, let cool. Then drizzle with melted chocolate (I melt chocolate in microwave) the chocolate is just my addition so good with a cup of coffee.
 * 18) Store biscotti in air tight container.