Brownie Biscotti

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup butter
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts
• 1 beaten egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon water or milk

Directions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 375° F (190° C).

2. 2

   Beat butter until soft and add sugar and baking powder.

3. 3

   Beat in eggs and vanilla, add cocoa and as much flour as you can by mixer and the rest by hand when the dough becomes too stiff.

4. 4

   Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

5. 5

   Divide dough into two equal parts.

6. 6

   Shape into 9 x 2 x 1 inch loaves.

7. 7

   Place on a baking sheet 4 inches apart.

8. 8

   Brush with mixture of water and yolk.

9. 9

   Bake for 25 minutes.

10. 10

    Cool on sheet for 30 minutes.

11. 11

    Cut loaves into 1/2" thick slices diagonally.

12. 12

    Lay cut side down and bake at 350°F (165 degrees° C) for 15 minutes.

13. 13

    Turn over and bake other side for 10 to 15 minutes until dry.

14. 14

    Cool.

15. 15

    Store in airtight container.