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Almond Chocolate Biscotti

Boxed cake mix makes this biscotti easy to prepare, but the taste and appearance make it memorable. "I've given neighbors these decadent chocolate-covered delights for the holidays," writes Ginger Charfield of Muscatine, Iowa.

42 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) vanilla or white chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, flour, butter, eggs, chocolate
syrup and extracts until well blended. Stir in almonds and semisweet
chocolate chips. On ungreased baking sheets, divide dough in half.
Shape each portion into a 12-in. x 2-in. log.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until firm to the touch.
Carefully remove to wire racks; cool for 20 minutes.
Transfer to a cutting board; carefully cut diagonally with a serrated
knife into 1/2-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking
sheets. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks
to cool.
In a small heavy saucepan over low heat, melt vanilla chips and

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Almond Chocolate Biscotti (continued)

Directions (continued)

shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over biscotti; let stand
until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 3-1/2
dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 149 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 110 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.