Mocha Chip Hazelnut Biscotti

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Whisk the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder and instant coffee in a medium bowl to blend.

3. 3

   Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, butter, salt and vanilla in a large bowl to blend. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Add the flour mixture and beat just until blended. Stir in the hazelnuts and chocolate chips.

4. 4

   Form the dough into a 12-inch long, 4-inch wide log on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Place the log on a cutting board. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut on a diagonal into 1/2 to 3/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the biscotti, cut side down, on the baking sheet. Bake the biscotti until crisp & dry, about 15 minutes. Transfer the biscotti to a rack and cool completely.

6. 6

   For the glaze, stir the chocolate in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until the chocolate melts. Spread a thin layer of melted chocolate onto one end of each biscotti and immediately sprinkle with the chopped toasted hazelnuts. Do this over the sink or over a second cookie sheet to avoid a mess!

7. 7

   Place the biscotti on the baking sheet for the chocolate to set. Refrigerate until the chocolate is firm, about 35 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.