Biscotti Nocciole-Cioccolato

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   Place nuts in a shallow pan and bake in preheated 350F (180C).

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   oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

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   Let cool.

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   With paper towels, rub the nuts while warm to remove papery skins.

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   Let cool.

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   In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, grind the nuts finely.

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   Add the chocolate to the food processor and process until finely ground.

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   In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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   Beat in the eggs and liqueur.

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    In a bowl combine the flour, baking powder and the salt.

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    Add to the creamed mixture, mixing until blended.

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    Fold in nuts and chocolate.

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    Divide dough in half.

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    On a greased and floured baking sheet pat out into 2 logs about 1/2 inch high, 1 1//2 inch wide and about 14 inch long, spacing them at least 2 inch apart.

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    Bake in the middle of a 325F (160C).

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    oven for about 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

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    Transfer from the baking sheet to a rack.

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    Let cool for 5 minutes.

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    Place on a cutting board.

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    With a serrated knife slice diagonally on a 45 degree angle about 1/2 inch thick.

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    Place the slices upright 1/2 inch apart on the baking sheet and return to the oven for 10 minutes longer to dry slightly.

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    Let cool on a rack.

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    Store in a tightly covered container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.