Nutella Biscotti

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
3. 3
   Beat eggs in a large bowl until frothy.
4. 4
   Add sugar and continue beating on high for 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Stir in Nutella.
6. 6
   Add flour mixture to egg mixture and stir until well combined.
7. 7
   Stir in chocolate chips and hazelnuts, if using.
8. 8
   Divide dough into 2 or 3 logs with well floured hands and arrange on a parchment lined baking sheet. Press logs into rectangles approximately 1/2 inch thick.
9. 9
   Bake at 350F for 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from oven.
11. 11
    Turn down oven heat to 300°F.
12. 12
    Using a serrated knife, cut logs into 1/3-1/2 inch slices. Arrange on baking sheet and return to oven.
13. 13
    Bake for 10-12 minutes, turn biscotti over and bake an additional 10-12 minutes (depending on the thickness of your slices).
14. 14
    Remove to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.