Double Chocolate Biscotti

Makes 4 Dozenby Deborah Mele3 Cups All-Purpose Flour1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder1/8 Teaspoon Salt1/2 Cup Butter, Softened1 Cup of Sugar3 Eggs1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract2 Teaspoons Finely Grated Orange Peel4 Ounces Unsweetened Chocolate1 1/2 Cups Semi sweet Chocolate ChipsMelt the chocolate in a double boiler or the microwave and cool. Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugar. Add the orange peel, extract, chocolate and the eggs. Add the dry ingredients and continue mixing until well blended. On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough in half, and form two loaves about 11 inches long and 2 inches wide and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for about 20-25 minutes in a preheated 350 degree F. oven or until they are slightly golden brown. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then using a serrated knife cut into ½ inch slices. Place these slices back on the baking sheet, and cook an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cookies are golden in color and dry. Cool, and store in an airtight container.