Cappuccino Biscotti

A very cinnamony flavor. The only sweetness comes from the chocolate you dip these cookies in.

• Calories: 187 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon shortening
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and espresso powder together

Step 3

Beat the eggs and margarine together until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour mixture and beat until smooth.

Step 4

Form dough into two long (loaf shaped) logs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.

Step 5

Cut logs into 1/2 inch slices. Turn on sides and bake again at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cookies cool completely then dip in chocolate.

Step 6

Melt the chocolate chips then stir in the shortening until well blended. Dip one flat side and one end of each biscotti in the chocolate. Let cool on wax paper.