Santa's Biscotti

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & grease or spray a large cookie sheet.
2. 2
   Mix sugar & butter till light & fluffy.
3. 3
   Add vanilla & eggs, beat until smooth.
4. 4
   Stir in baking mix, spices & salt till combined.
5. 5
   Turn dough onto baking sheet and pat into a 10-inch by 3-inch rectangle.
6. 6
   Bake for 25 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
7. 7
   Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Cut into 3/4-inch slices & place cut side up on cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Bake for 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Turn each piece over & bake 10 minutes more.
11. 11
    Remove from oven & sheet & cool on a rack.
12. 12
    In a small saucepan, heat chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly, until fully melted.
13. 13
    (could do this in the microwave).
14. 14
    Spread chocolate on 1 side of cooled biscotti or dip to coat 1/2 of length.