. . . CookieTimeTuesday-Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Biscotti . . .

My grandfather LOVED this recipe for Biscotti.  My grandmother made it for him every week for years and a few times when she wasn't able to I filled in and made it for him.  He passed away earlier this year so this recipe always makes me think of him.  

My son asked me if Biscotti really was a cookie and I said "this week it is".  I'm not sure if it really would be considered a cookie but it has chocolate chips in it so I'm making it work for Cookie Time Tuesday.  I think you will really enjoy this recipe.  It is always a hit and makes a great gift.  I love bagging it up and giving it with a bag of specialty coffee or in a coffee mug with a gift certificate included for a coffee shop.  What a great neighbor gift for the holiday season coming up.

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 Print Recipe HERE

 You will need:

 ⅓ C Butter, softened

½ C Brown Sugar

½ C Sugar

1 T. Instant Coffee Granules

2 Large Eggs

2 C All Purpose Flour

1 ½ tsp. Baking Powder

⅛ tsp Salt

½ tsp Cinnamon

1 C Chopped Walnuts or Pecans

1 C Semisweet Mini Chocolate Chips

2 squares of Vanilla Candy Coating, melted

 • Gather your ingredients

• Mix butter, sugars and coffee together

• Combine dry ingredients and add to butter mixture

• Add chocolate chips and nuts and combine well

 • Form logs to bake the biscotti--a good size is 10x2 inches

• Bake at 350 for 25 minutes then cool completely

• Cut the logs into small pieces using a serrated knife

• Place on a baking sheet and bake again for about 15 to 20 minutes depending on the crispness you want

 • Melt your squares of candy coating

• Frost the cooled biscotti and let the chocolate set up then enjoy!

Perfect with a hot cup of coffee!