Cranberry Walnut Biscotti

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Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
• 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon shortening

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 2 quart mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and vanilla; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts and cranberries (dough will be sticky).
2. Divide dough in half. On a greased baking sheet, with lightly floured hands, shape each half into a 10 x 2 1/2-in. rectangle. Bake 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown. 
3. Carefully remove to wire racks; cool 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. 
4. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over biscotti. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container