Coffee Bean Biscotti: Perfectly Crunchy Coffee-Flavored Treats

Coffee Bean Biscotti Recipe

Category: Desserts
Servings: 30 biscuits

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Prepare the Coffee: Begin by brewing a fresh cup of coffee. Set it aside and let it cool for later use.

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2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder. This will ensure that the dry ingredients are well combined and free of lumps.

3. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a regular bowl if you’re using a hand mixer), add the softened butter and sugar. Use the paddle attachment or beaters to cream the ingredients together until smooth and light. This process will incorporate air into the butter, giving the biscuits a light and crisp texture.

4. Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients: With the mixer running on low, slowly add the sifted flour and cocoa mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, little by little. Keep mixing until the dough comes together into a compact, slightly crumbly texture.

5. Add the Coffee: Gradually pour in the brewed coffee and the ground coffee, mixing until fully incorporated. You should now have a dough that is moist but firm enough to hold its shape when molded.

6. Shape the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a clean surface and knead it briefly with your hands to form a smooth, cohesive dough. Shape it into a rectangular block or log and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Chilling the dough helps it firm up, making it easier to handle when shaping the biscuits.

7. Shape the Biscuits: Once the dough has chilled, divide it into 15-gram portions using a kitchen scale for precision. Roll each piece of dough into a small ball and gently flatten it, forming an oval shape that resembles a coffee bean.

8. Prepare for Baking: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the shaped dough pieces on the sheet. Using a small knife, gently score each biscuit with an “S” shape to resemble the look of a coffee bean. This step adds an artistic touch to your biscuits.

9. Chill Again: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to allow the dough to solidify further. This ensures that the biscuits maintain their shape while baking.

10. Bake the Biscuits: Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) if using a static oven or 150°C (300°F) for a fan-assisted oven. Bake the biscuits for about 20 minutes or until they are firm and slightly crisp. Keep an eye on them to prevent overbaking, as you want them to retain a delicate crunch.

11. Cool and Serve: Once the biscuits are baked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack. This will help them crisp up further as they cool.

12. Enjoy: Now your Coffee Bean Biscuits are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them alongside a freshly brewed cup of coffee for the ultimate pairing. Their rich coffee flavor and chocolatey notes make them the perfect treat for coffee lovers.

Pro Tip: These biscuits keep well in an airtight container for up to a week. You can also dip them in melted chocolate for an extra indulgence!