ALMOND CHOCOLATE BISCOTTI (USING CAKE MIX)

Almond Chocolate Biscotti (Using Cake Mix) image

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 (12 ounce) package vanilla or 1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, flour, butter, chocolate syrup, eggs and extracts; mix well.
Stir in the almonds and miniature chocolate chips.
Divide dough by half.
On ungreased baking sheets, shape each portion into a 12 x 2 log.
Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes or until firm to the touch.
Cool for 15 minutes.
Transfer to a cutting board; carefully cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 12 inch pieces.
Place cut side down on baking sheets.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until firm.
In a heavy saucepan over how heat, melt vanilla chips and shortening.
Drizzle over biscotti; let stand until hardened.
Store in airtight container.