Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. 2

   Place banana, egg, brown sugar and vanilla in a bowl.

3. 3

   Mix to combine.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

5. 5

   Add the wet to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Divide into two equal portions and place on a silpat lined baking sheet (or parchment paper) 4 inches apart.

6. 6

   Form each piece of dough into a 6 inch log, about 3 inches wide.

7. 7

   Bake for 25 minutes.

8. 8

   When done remove from oven and reduce heat to 250 degrees.

9. 9

   Let biscotti cool for 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Using a serrated knife, cut biscotti into diagonal strips

11. 11

    Place back on the cookie sheet and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until crisp. (I turned mine half way for even coloring.)

12. 12

    Let cool at least 20 minutes.

13. 13

    Optional: Decorate the top of the biscotti with chocolate. Melt chocolate chips in microwave in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth.