Cioccolato Paradiso(Orange-Scented, Chocolate-Nut Biscotti) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. almonds or Macadamias
1/2 c. butter
1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar
3 eggs, separated
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. orange oil or zest of 1 orange, finely chopped
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. coarsely chopped milk chocolate (1/3 white and 2/3 milk or semi-sweet)

Preparation

Place nuts in a shallow pan and bake in a preheated 325\u00b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Let cool.