January 17, 2009

Chocolate Vanilla Chip Biscotti

2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1/3 c Unsweetened cocoa powder
3 ts Baking powder
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 c Brown sugar; packed
1/4 c Margarine or butter; softened
3 Eggs
1 c White vanilla chips

Heat oven to 350 degrees F Spray 1 large or 2 small cookie sheets
with nonstick cooking spray. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup;
level off. In med bowl, combine flour, cocoa and baking powder; mix
well. In large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar and margarine; beat
well. Add flour mixture; mix well. Stir in white vanilla chops. With
spray coated hands, firmly shape dough into 3 rolls, about 7 inches
long. Place rolls at least 3 inches apart on sprayed cookie sheet;
flatten each to form 3/4 inch thick rectangle, about 3 inches wide and
7 inches long. Bake at 350 degrees F for 22-28 min or until rectangles
are light golden brown and centers are firm to the touch.

Place rectangles on wire racks; cool 5 min. Wipe cookie sheet clean. With
serrated knife, cut each rectangle into 1/2 inch slices; place, cut side
up, on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 6-8 min or until top
surface is slightly dry. Turn cookies over; bake an additional 6-8 min
or until top surface is slightly dry. Remove cookies from cookie sheets;
cool completely on wire racks. Store tightly covered.