Triple Chocolate Almond Biscotti

Ingredients

• 1 2/3 cups bittersweet chocolate chips, divided
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
• 1 cup slivered almond, toasted

Directions

1. 1

   PREHEAT oven to 325º F & grease your baking sheet.

2. 2

   MICROWAVE 2/3 cup morsels in uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 10 to 15 seconds; STIR. The morsels may retain some of their original shape; if necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted.

3. 3

   COMBINE flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl.

4. 4

   Beat sugar and butter in large bowl until light and fluffy; add eggs and almond extract; beat until combined.

5. 5

   Stir in melted chocolate; gradually stir in flour mixture then stir in slivered almonds and 1/2 cup morsels.

6. 6

   SHAPE dough with floured hands on prepared baking sheet into 12 x 3-inch log; round top.

7. 7

   BAKE for 40 minutes or until slightly firm to the touch and cracked on top; cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Slide log onto cutting board and cut into 18 even slices then return to baking sheet cut side down.

9. 9

   Bake for additional 10 to 15 minutes or until firm. then remove to wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Place remaining chocolate morsels in small, heavy-duty plastic bag and microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 30 to 45 seconds; knead.

11. 11

    Cut a tiny corner from bag and drizzle over cooled biscotti.

12. 12

    Let stand until drizzle is set and store in airtight container at room temperature.