Chocolate Nut Biscotti

60 minutes Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 35 minutes

1090 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

1/2	cup	butter	softened to room temperature
3/4	cup	sugar
2	large	eggs
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
1	teaspoon	almond extract
2	cups	flour, all-purpose
1 1/2	teaspoons	baking powder
1/4	teaspoon	salt
4	ounces	chocolate chips (semi-sweet)	minature, or finely chop 4 squares
1/4	cup	walnuts	chopped, toasted
1/4	cup	pecans	chopped, toasted
1/4	cup	cashew nuts	chopped, toasted
1/4	cup	almonds	chopped, toasted

Dipping glaze
8	ounces	white chocolate	melted

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in eggs.

Add vanilla and almond extract.

Beat well.

Mix together flour, baking powder and salt.

Add flour mixture to egg mixture. Blend well.

Add chocolate, walnuts, pecans, cashews and almonds.

Shape dough into 2 (14 by 1 1/2 inch) slightly flattened logs.

Place logs about 2 inches apart on greased and floured cookie sheet.

Bake about 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Remove from cookie sheets to cutting board.

Cool 5 minutes.

Using a serrated knife, cut each log into diagonal slices about 3/4 inch thick.

Place slices upright on cookie sheet 1/2 inch apart and bake 10 minutes or until slightly dry.

Cool on racks.

Dipped biscotti: Dip 1/2 of each or part of the biscotti into melted white chocolate.

Place on waxed paper lined tray.

Chill until chocolate is firm.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 240g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1090 47% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.0g	88%
Saturated Fat 29.0g	144%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 173mg	58%
Sodium 387mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 131.0g	44%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	19%
Sugars 78.0g
Protein 16.0g	33%

Vitamin A	17%		Vitamin C	1%
Calcium	17%		Iron	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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