Biscotti was always something I was scared to try baking… it seems so mysterious and fancy. I got over myself and tried it anyway. And now, per request of my taste-testers, I cook a variation of it every holiday season. It lasts really well as long as you store it in a cool, dry place and in an air-tight container. Its surprisingly easy to make and is pretty forgiving for first-timers and experimenters, so try it out! You might surprise yourself.
Servings: 2.5 dozen
Total Time: 80 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Ingredients
Biscotti
1/2 C butter, softened
1 1/4 C granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp almond or vanilla extract
2 1/4 C all-purpose flour
1/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 C almonds (or mini chocolate chips)
Chocolate Glaze
1 C semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 Tbsp shortening
White Glaze
1/4 C white chocolate chips or white candy melts (I like Wilton)
1 tsp shortening
Preparation
Biscotti
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl. Set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar in mixer on medium/medium-high speed until well blended.
- Add eggs and extract, beating well.
- Gradually add flour mixture, beating until smooth (dough will be thick).
- Stir in almonds
- Shape dough into two 11-inch long rolls and place 3 inches apart on un-greased baking sheet.
- Bake 30 minutes, or until rolls are set. Remove from oven and cool on cookie sheets for 15 minutes.
- Using a serrated knife, cut rolls diagonally into 1/2-inch slices using a sawing motion.
- Arrange slices cut-side down, close together on un-greased baking sheet.
- Bake 8-9 minutes, turn slices over, and bake an additional 8-9 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool completely on the baking sheet on a wire rack.
- After biscotti is cool, prepare the chocolate glaze
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Dip one end of each biscotti in chocolate, gently knocking off excess, and place on on parchment paper. After all slices are dipped, drizzle leftover chocolate over entire biscotti.
- Next, prepare the white chocolate glaze – melt the white chocolate and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Drizzle over entire biscotti.
- Garnish with additional almonds, mini chocolate chips, etc. and let set.
- Store in refrigerator in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 154
Fat (g): 7
Carbs (g): 21
Sugar (g): 11
Protein (g): 2
Cholesterol (mg): 20
Sodium (mg): 52
Potassium (mg): 58
Fiber(g): 1
Vitamin A (%): 3
Vitamin C (%): 0
Calcium (%): 1
Iron (%): 3
*Percent Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.