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Set a rack in the middle level of the oven.
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Preheat to 325 degrees.
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Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl.
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Stir in sugar and nuts.
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Whisk eggs and vanilla together and add to the dry ingredients.
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Use a rubber spatula to stir the dough together.
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Scrape the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and press it together.
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Divide into 2 equal roll each into a log the approximate length of the pan.
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Flatten each log with the palm of your hand.
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It may help to moisten your hands for this step if the dough is sticking to them.
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Bake the logs for about 30 minutes, or until they are well risen and firm when pressed with a fingertip.
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Leave the oven on and place racks in the upper and lower thirds.
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Cool the baked logs on the pan on a rack.
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After the logs of dough have cooled completely, place them on a cutting board and use a sharp serrated knife to cut them into straight or diagonal slices, 1/2 inch thick.
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Arrange the slices, cut side down, on the prepared pans and return them to the oven to toast for about 15 minutes.
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Cool the toasted biscotti on the pans on racks.
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Drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired.
