Chocolate Nut Biscotti
(Makes 24 Pieces)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 12-ounce package (1-3/4 cups) "M&M's"® Semi-Sweet ChocolateMini Baking Bits
- 3/4 cup chopped nuts
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and baking powder; set aside.
- In a medium bowl cream together butter and sugar; add egg and mix well.
- Blend in flour mixture. Stir in "M&M's"® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits and nuts. Divide dough in half.
- With floured hands, shape each portion of dough into a 2 x 12 -inch log and place on a greased cookie sheet about 4-inches apart.
- Bake 25 to 27 minutes or until firm.
- Remove pan from oven and cool logs for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Slice each log into 12 pieces and place cut side down on cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10 more minutes. (For softer biscotti, omit second baking). Cool biscotti completely on rack before serving.