Bacon Chocolate Chip Biscotti

Ingredients

• 5 strips bacon
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Cook the bacon in a skillet until it is well browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Move it to a paper towel-lined plate so it can drain, then let it cool completely. Put the cooled bacon in a food processor and pulse just until roughly chopped. Set it aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, 2 or 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add the flour mixture and beat until blended. Stir in the bacon and chocolate chips. Pull the dough together into a ball and divide it in half. Wrap each half in plastic and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes, until firm.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. On a floured surface, roll each piece of dough into a log 12 to 14 inches long. Move the logs to the baking sheet, leaving 3 to 4 inches between them. Bake for about 30 minutes, until lightly golden and dry on the surface.
4. Take the baking sheet out of the oven. Lower the oven temperature to 300ºF. Let the logs cool for 15 minutes. Move them to a cutting board. With a serrated knife, cut the logs on the diagonal into 1/2-inch thick slices. Set the slices upright on the baking sheet and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until dry and golden.