Almond Chocolate Biscotti (Using Cake Mix)

• 1 (18 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla or (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, flour, butter, chocolate syrup, eggs and extracts; mix well.
2. Stir in the almonds and miniature chocolate chips.
3. Divide dough by half.
4. On ungreased baking sheets, shape each portion into a 12 x 2 log.
5. Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes or until firm to the touch.
6. Cool for 15 minutes.
7. Transfer to a cutting board; carefully cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 12 inch pieces.
8. Place cut side down on baking sheets.
9. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until firm.
10. In a heavy saucepan over how heat, melt vanilla chips and shortening.
11. Drizzle over biscotti; let stand until hardened.
12. Store in airtight container.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/almond-chocolate-biscotti-using-cake-mix-250546 (may not work)