Jean Brinkley's Brownie Alpine Biscotti

Ingredients

• 1 package(s) fudge brownie mix (13x9 size)
• 3/4 cup(s) almonds ground
• 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon(s) baking powder
• 1 whole(s) eggs
• 3 whole(s) egg whites
• 1/4 cup(s) almonds, optional sliced
• melted white chocolate, optional

Preparation

1. Grind almonds in food processor. Add brownie mix, flour, and baking powder and blend together. In small bowl, whisk together egg, egg whites ad extract. Add to brownie mixture adn blend. DO NOT OVERMIX. Grease hands and baking sheet. Divide dough into thirds. Shape each portion into approximately a 7" rectangle. Bake at 350 degrees for 24 minutes. Transfer to to a cutting board. With a serrated knife, cut diagonally into 3/4" slices. Place cut side down onto greased cookie sheets. Bake 12-14 minutes longer or until firm. Cool and store in airtight container. Yield: 2 1/2 dozen


2. Optional: Arrange sliced almonds on finished biscotti and drizzle with melted chocolate. Let stand until chocolate is completely set.