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Almond Chocolate Biscotti

SUBMITTED BY: Ginger Chatfield

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 11 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (10 ounce) package vanilla or white chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix, flour, butter, chocolate syrup, eggs and extracts; mix well. Stir in the almonds and miniature chocolate chips. Divide dough in half. On ungreased baking sheets, shape each portion into a 12-in. x 2-in. log.
  2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes o until firm to the touch. Cool for 15 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.
  3. In a small heavy saucepan over low heat, melt vanilla chips and shortening. Drizzle over biscotti; let stand until hardened. Store in an airtight container.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by campagnes
This is a really great and versatile recipe. I was concerned that it would taste too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by LAURDSED
When I mixed the ingredients up, the dough was so dry it crumbled, so I had to add a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by BEACHBELLA
Wonderful recipe- quite easy to make. I doubled the batch, and thank goodness for that. It was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2007 by mama_amy
These were so easy and turned out perfectly. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2007 by Michelle B.
This biscotti was easy to make and came out fantastic. The use of the chocolate cake mix as an... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2007 by ERLAMIMI
I've always wanted to make biscotti and this recipe seemed easy because of the cake mix. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2007 by Clorinda G.
I thought this recipe was wonderful.It was not dry or crumbly at all and the flavor was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2008 by Kara C.
It was pretty good. If you don't cook them the second time, you end up with a great tasting... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by paulale000
i'm sorry but this didn't work for me. i found it too sweet for a "biscotti". my hubby loved... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2007 by chefsazy
I have given it five stars only because I can't give it 25!!! These are awesome! I cut the... MORE

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