Homemade Biscotti

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Spread the almonds out on a small baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until toasted.

Step 3 -Let the almonds cool, then coarsely chop them.

Step 4 -Place parchment paper onto two large baking sheets and grease with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 5 -In a large bowl, whisk the baking powder, the flour, the cinnamon, the baking soda, and the salt.

Step 6 -In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, the brown sugar, the eggs, and the almond extract until smooth.

Step 7 -Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients mixture and stir until just combined.

Step 8 -Fold in the chopped almonds.

Step 9 -Divide the dough in half and place it onto the prepared pans.

Step 10 -Pat and shape each half into a long flat log.

Step 11 -Bake until golden, about 15 minutes.

Step 12 -Remove the logs from the oven and cut each log on the bias into 1/2-inch-thick pieces.

Step 13 -Place the cookies back onto the trays, cut-side up.

Step 14 -Bake for 10 minutes then flip each biscotti over.

Step 15 -Bake until golden, about 10 minutes.

Step 16 -Allow them to cool.

Step 17 -Spread the melted chocolate onto a plate, then dip the bottoms of each biscotti into the chocolate.

Step 18 -With the chocolate-sides facing up, place the biscotti onto a cooling rack and let them harden.

Step 19 -Serve with the coffee.