A chocolate version of an Italian favorite.
| 1/3 | Cup | Butter |
| 2/3 | Cup | White sugar |
| 2 | Tsps. | Baking powder |
| 2 | Eggs | |
| 1 | Tsp. | Vanilla extract |
| 1/3 | Cup | Unsweetened cocoa |
| 1 3/4 | Cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1/2 | Cup | Miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips |
| 1/4 | Cup | Chopped nuts |
| 1 | Beaten | Egg yolk |
| 1 | Tbsp. | Water OR milk |
In a large bowl, beat butter until soft; add sugar and baking powder. Beat in eggs and vanilla; add cocoa and as much flour as you can by mixer then the rest by hand. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Divide dough into two equal parts. Shape into 9x2x1" loaves. Place on cookie sheet approximately 4 inches apart. Brush with mixture of water (or milk) and yolk. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes. Cool on sheet for 30 minutes. Cut loaves into thick slices diagonally. Lay cut side down and bake at 325° for 15 minutes, turn over and bake other side for 10 to 15 minutes until dry. Cool. Store in air tight container.