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Double Chocolate Biscotti Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 48 cookies
Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, < 60 Mins
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chopped almonds (or nuts of your choice)
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
Instructions:
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Preheat Your Oven:
Begin by preheating your oven to 325°F (165°C). Take a small baking dish and spread out the almonds (or your preferred nuts). Place them in the oven and toast until they turn lightly browned, which should take about 15 minutes. Once toasted, set the almonds aside. Reduce your oven temperature to 300°F (150°C). -
Cream the Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes fluffy and light. This process will take approximately 10 minutes. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. -
Incorporate the Eggs:
Add the eggs to the creamed butter and sugar one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated into the mixture. -
Add Cocoa Powder:
Sift the cocoa powder into the mixture and mix until fully combined. This will give your biscotti a rich chocolate flavor. -
Combine Dry Ingredients:
Sift the flour and baking powder together into a separate bowl. Gradually add this flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect the texture of your biscotti. -
Fold in Nuts and Chocolate Chips:
Gently fold the chopped toasted almonds and chocolate chips into the batter. The mixture should be thick and slightly sticky. -
Prepare Baking Sheets:
Lightly grease two baking sheets with butter and dust them with flour, tapping off any excess. This will prevent the biscotti from sticking and ensure they come off the sheets easily. -
Shape the Dough:
Divide the dough into quarters. Shape each portion into logs approximately 2 inches wide and 1 inch high. Place two logs on each baking sheet, ensuring they are at least 4 inches apart to allow for spreading and expansion during baking. -
Bake the Loaves:
Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the logs for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they start to turn a light brown and crack slightly on top. -
Cool and Slice:
Remove the biscotti loaves from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes. When they are cool enough to handle but still warm, use a serrated knife to cut them into 1/2 inch thick slices. -
Final Baking:
Arrange the sliced biscotti back on the baking sheets, spreading them out so they don’t touch. Return them to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the slices are lightly brown and crisp. -
Cool Completely:
Let the biscotti cool completely on a wire rack before serving. This final step ensures that the biscotti is crisp and perfect for dipping in your favorite coffee or tea.
Enjoy your homemade Double Chocolate Biscotti, a delightful treat perfect for sharing with friends and family! 🍪☕
