Chocolate Popcorn Biscotti Food

CHOCOLATE BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the almonds; mix well with a spoon. Stir in the almonds until well blended; the dough will be thick and sticky.
• Place half of the dough on a 10 x 15 inch rimmed cookie sheet that has been coated with nonstick baking spray. Form a slightly rounded 4 x 12 inch loaf that is about 3/4 inch thick. Repeat with the remaining dough on a second cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and reduce the temperature to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Allow the loaves to cool for 20 to 25 minutes, then cut into 1/2 inch thick slices. Lay the slices cut side down on the cookie sheets and bake for 15 more minutes. Turn the cookies over and bake another 15 minutes or until very crisp. Allow to cool, then store in an airtight container. Will keep several weeks.

CHOCOLATE POPCORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Oil a 10x15 inch baking pan with sides.
• Place popcorn and peanuts into a large, metal bowl, and set aside. Stir together the sugar, corn syrup, cocoa powder, and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla, then pour over the popcorn. Stir until the popcorn is well coated. Spread the popcorn into the prepared pan.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring several times.
• Remove from the oven, and allow to cool to room temperature. Break into small clumps, and store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE POPCORN BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300* F.
• Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Combine egg substitute, vanilla, and 1 cup sugar in large bowl and mix well.
• Add popcorn, flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder and mix well; dough will be stiff but continue mixing until all ingredients are well combined.
• Sprinkle remaining sugar on work surface; divide dough into 3 equal pieces.
• Roll dough into 8" x 4" by ½" logs and roll in sugar lightly on all sides.
• Transfer logs to baking sheet, leaving a space between them.
• Bake 25-30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and allow "logs" to cool for 5 minutes.
• Cut logs diagonally into ½ inch slices.
• Arrange in a single layer on baking sheet.
• Bake 10 minutes. Turn cookies over and bake 5-10 minutes longer until lightly browned and crisp on both sides.
• Cool cookies and store in airtight container. Enjoy!