Biscotti

I wanted to make some Biscotti the other day but only had whole wheat flour on hand. I have a no fail Biscotti recipe memorized and figured I'd just try it using whole wheat instead because it's so dense anyway it might just work. Work it did! It was great and I think I'll only use that from now on. I love how much lower in fat and sugar Biscotti is compared to other cookies, so adding the whole wheat just gives it an extra punch of goodness. Biscotti is great to make and freeze, or just have on hand to go with coffee when friends drop by.

Biscotti:

2 cups flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

3/4 cup sugar

2 eggs- room temp

1/2 cup butter-room temp

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp vanilla

3/4 cup pecans- coarsely chopped

3/4 cup chocolate-coarsely chopped

1 cup semi sweet chocolate-melted and reserved for dipping

1/2 cup shredded coconut-for garnish

Heat oven to 350. In one bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt- whisk to combine or sift through. In another bowl beat sugar, butter, and vanilla. Add in the eggs one at a time until combined. Add in flour mixture just until blended, then fold in nuts and chopped chocolate. Form the dough into a "flattish" log, about 16" long, bake for 40 minutes then cool for 30. Using a bread knife, cut 1/2" thick pieces and place cut side down on a baking sheet, cook another 15 minutes, cool. Take the melted chocolate and reheat. Dip the cooled Biscotti in the chocolate and place on wax paper-sprinkle with shredded coconut. Cool again to let chocolate set-I like to do this in the freezer or place outside if it's freezing.