Dark Chocolate Orange Biscotti

Ingredients:

For the biscotti:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon orange zest

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

For the topping:

1 cup dark chocolate chips, melted

Additional orange zest for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare the dough:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy and smooth.

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Mix in the vanilla extract and orange zest.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the dark chocolate chips.

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