Chocolate and Hazelnut Biscotti Recipe ๐ซ๐ฐ
Overview:
- Name: Chocolate and Hazelnut Biscotti
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, European, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 Large Cookies
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 3/4 cup | Unsweetened cocoa powder |
| 2 tsp | Instant espresso powder |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 2 cups | Sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Butter, softened |
| 2 tbsp | Oil |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1/4 cup | Hazelnuts, chopped |
| 1/4 cup | Melted chocolate |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 325ยฐF (160ยฐC). Position the rack in the center of the oven. Grease a large cookie sheet and set it aside.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, instant espresso powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
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Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, softened butter, oil, melted chocolate, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Combine Ingredients: Gradually stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until a smooth dough forms. Then, fold in the chopped hazelnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Shape the Dough: On the prepared cookie sheet, shape the dough into a 15×4 ยฝ-inch log. Make sure it’s evenly shaped and smooth on top.
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First Bake: Bake the dough log in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cooling: Once baked, allow the log to cool for 15 minutes on the cookie sheet. Keep the oven turned on.
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Slice the Biscotti: Using a serrated knife, carefully cut the cooled log on an angle into 18 ยฝ-inch thick slices. Arrange the slices flat on the cookie sheet.
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Second Bake: Return the sliced cookies to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until they feel firm in the center. Flip the cookies over and bake for another 12 to 15 minutes, or until both sides are evenly baked.
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Cool Completely: Once baked, transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
Enjoy these decadent Chocolate and Hazelnut Biscotti with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot coffee for a delightful treat any time of day! ๐ชโ
