Biscotti

Instructions

1. Roast the Almonds: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Use whole almonds, bake for about 10 minutes. After roasting place in food processor and chop. Keep the oven heated at 375 degrees for the Biscottis.
2. In a large bowl cream together butter and sugars until fluffy.
3. Add eggs and almond extract and beat until smooth.
4. In a medium bowl mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
5. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until creamy; mix dough until firm but don’t over mix.
6. Add almonds and chocolate chips.
7. Divide dough in half and form into two loafs or rolls.
8. When forming rolls use water on hands to smooth out rolls and avoid dough sticking to hands.
9. Place rolls on baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
10. Let cool completely about 15 minutes.
11. Using a serrated knife, cut rolls into 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces.
12. Place back on cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until brown.