Whole Wheat Biscotti: PB & Choc

I have made variations of Whole Wheat Biscotti many many times. However, these might be the best version...I cannot figure out what I did but shoot they were good. Except for the baking times, these little wafers of goodness are super simple.

Recipe:
1/4 cup Peanuts
1/4 cup Peanut Butter
4 large Pitted Dates
2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 cup Cocoa Power
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
3 large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Direction:
Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine all the dry ingredients (Flour, Soda, Salt, Cocoa). Now it is time to get the food processor (FP - which is also the anagram for French Press so do not be confused). Throw in the peanuts, peanut butter, dates, and vanilla and pulse until the peanuts are small chunks but not yet butter.

Add the dry ingredients 1/3 at a time and pulse between additions. At this point you should sample the dough to make sure it is sweet enough. Add the eggs one at a time. After the last egg has been incorporated, the dough will look dry but stick with it...turn the dough out on a very lightly floured surface and knead a few times until the dough forms a ball (it took about four for me).

To prepare for the first baking time, roll the dough out to a perfect rectangle just less than an inch (they will rise in the oven). Bake for 25 minutes. Cool on rack for 15-20 minutes. Cut with a sharp knife into slices 1/2 thick, lay flat on the same baking sheet and bake for another 15 minutes flipping once half way through the time. Take out and eat once they are cool enough for you to put into your mouth....about 10-15 minutes.

Alternatives:
Seriously, this is one of those recipes where the possiblilities are endless. As long as the dough is moist enough to stick to gether and not so wet that it doesn't hold shape the sky is the limit.
- In the past I have used almonds, raisins, dried mangos, almond extract, and dried cranberries.
- I have contemplated making Lemon Poppy Seed, Espresso, Strawberries and Cream, and Citrus.
- Also you can dip the biscotti in chocolate or other dipping substances.

Uses:
I eat these as a dessert or a between meal snack. Dave however, enjoys dipping them into coffee. ENJOY :)