Sinful Chocolate Biscotti

Ingredients

• tablespoon vanilla extra ct
• tablespoon instant espresso powder (Optional)
• 1/2 cup sall-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• cup mini chocolate chips
• cup white sugar
• eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine vanilla extract and espresso powder in a small bowl; mix until espresso powder is dissolved.
3. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a bowl; mix in chocolate chips.
4. Whisk vanilla mixture, sugar, eggs, and oil together in a large bowl. Add flour mixture; stir, by hand if needed, until dough comes together and is thick and stiff.
5. Divide dough into 2 equal pieces and place onto the baking sheets. Shape each piece into a log as long as the baking sheet; press down with wet hands to about 1/2 inch thickness.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes.
7. Move cooled logs to a cutting board and slice into 1/2 inch long slices with a serrated knife. Return the slices to the baking sheets, placing them on their sides.
8. Bake until dry, about 6 minutes per side. Remove from oven and let cool until hardened on wire racks.