Chocolate Orange Biscotti With Almonds Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl to blend.
2. 2
   Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl to blend. Beat in eggs one at a time, then Grand Marnier and orange peel. Add flour mixture and beat until blended. Stir in almonds and chocolate. Gather dough together; divide in half. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate until firm, one to two hours.
3. 3
   Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. 4
   Using floured hands, form each dough piece into 14-inch-long, 2 1/2-inch-wide log. Transfer logs to prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake until light golden, about 30 minutes. Allow the logs to cool for 30 minutes on the baking sheet. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
5. 5
   Place one log on cutting board. Using serrated knife, cut log on diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Stand slices upright on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining log.
6. 6
   Bake biscotti until dry to touch and pale golden, about 30 minutes. Cool completely on rack. (Can be made one week ahead. Store in airtight container)