Ghirardelli Chocolate Nut Biscotti

Description
These are delicious chocolate Biscotti's with a hint of coffee flavor. So good with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. The recipe comes from Ghirardelli chocolate. Enjoy.

Ingredients

 * 2 	 large   eggs
 * 2 	tablespoons instant coffee
 * 1 	teaspoon vanilla
 * 2 	cups flour
 * 1 1/2 	teaspoons baking powder
 * 1/4 	teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 	cup butter, softened
 * 3/4 	cup granulated sugar
 * 1 	cup almonds, sliced or chopped
 * 4 	ounces bittersweet chocolate, baking bar chopped. (I have used unsweetened baking chocolate)

Directions

 * Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
 * Lightly grease and flour large baking sheet.
 * (I sprayed with pam.) In a small bowl,stir the eggs,instant coffee and vanilla untill well blended and set aside.
 * In a medium bowl,mix flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.
 * In a large bowl, Beat the butter and Sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
 * Beat in egg mixture.
 * Gradually add the flour mixture, beating well after addition.
 * Stir in chocolate and nuts.
 * Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
 * On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into 2 logs, each14" long,1-1/2" wide,and 1" thick.
 * Place the logs on baking sheet.
 * Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
 * Set the baking sheeton a wire rack to cool 10 minutes.
 * Remove the logs to cutting board.
 * (I usually just cut them on the cookie sheet) Cut with serrated knife, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.
 * Place slices 1/2 inch apart upright (not on sides).
 * Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until slightly dry.
 * Remove to rack to cool.
 * I leave mine on cookie, let cool.
 * Then drizzle with melted chocolate.
 * (I melt chocolate in microwave.) The chocolate is just my addition so good with a cup of coffee.
 * Store Biscotti in air tight container.