Nestle Toll House Mocha Biscotti

Total Time: 1 hr 13 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 43 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup nestle toll house baking cocoa
• 2 tablespoons nescafe taster's choice 100% pure instant coffee granules
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 cup nestlÉ® toll house® semi-sweet chocolate morsels (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine flour, cocoa, coffee granules, baking powder and baking soda in medium bowl. beat sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. add eggs and almond extract; beat until mixture is slightly thickened. gradually beat in flour mixture; stir in almonds.
• 2 divide dough in half. with floured hands, shape into two 12-inch long rolls; flatten slightly. place on one large or two small baking sheets.
• 3 bake in preheated 350°f oven for 25 minutes or until firm. cool on baking sheet(s) on wire rack(s) for 5 minutes. cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; arrange cut side down on baking sheets. return to oven; bake for additional 15 to 20 minutes. remove to wire rack(s) to cool completely. melt morsels according to package directions; drizzle over cooled cookies.