Best 5 Chocolate Dipped Anise Biscotti Recipes

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When it comes to classic Italian cookies, chocolate dipped anise biscotti is a timeless favorite. These twice-baked cookies boast a delightfully crispy texture, a subtle anise flavor, and a rich chocolate coating that makes them utterly irresistible. Whether you're seeking a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee, a gift for a special occasion, or a festive addition to your holiday cookie platter, this recipe for chocolate dipped anise biscotti has got you covered.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED ANISE BISCOTTI



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Classic biscotti cookies take on a whole new level of deliciousness with help from licorice-laced aniseed. Wrap up these sweet treats for your friends and family to enjoy with a steaming cup of coffee. -Leslie Kelley, Klamath Falls, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons anise extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons aniseed
10 ounces milk chocolate candy coating, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds and aniseed., Divide dough in half. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, shape each portion into a 12x2-in. rectangle. Bake 25-30 minutes or until firm to the touch and the edges are golden brown., Cool on pans on wire racks. When cool enough to handle, transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Return to baking sheets cut side down., Bake 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Dip each cookie halfway into melted candy coating, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

DARK CHOCOLATE DIPPED ANISE BISCOTTI



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I found this in the November 2007 edition of Cooking Light. These were wonderful. The dough was perfect. It did not crumble at all. To save calories, I did not dip the biscotti in the chocolate, but I am sure the chocolate would only make them more delicious.

Provided by Scrivener1

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 22 biscotti, 22 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon anise seed
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 large eggs
3 ounces dark chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 deg. F.
  • Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  • Combine flour, aniseed, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk.
  • Place sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat at medium speed with a mixer until blended (about 2 minutes).
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add flour mixture to sugar mixture, beating until just blended.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 7 times.
  • Shape the dough into a 12" long roll.
  • Place roll on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; pat to 1" thickness.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Remove roll from baking sheet; cool 10 minutes on a wire rack.
  • Reduce oven to 300 deg. F.
  • Cut roll crosswise into 22 slices.
  • Place cut side down, on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Turn cookies over and bake an additional 10 minutes (cookies will be slightly soft in center but will harden as they cool).
  • Cool cookies completely on wire rack.
  • Heat chocolate in a small heavy saucepan over low heat for 5 minutes or until melted; stir.
  • Dip cookies, top sides down, in chocolate; allow excess chocolate to drip back into pan.
  • Place cookies, chocolate sides up, on a baking sheet.
  • Let stand 1 hour or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 22, Sodium 69.9, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 6.9, Protein 2

CHOCOLATE DIPPED ALMOND ANISE BISCOTTI



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This wonderful tasting biscotti that is already on the lean side can be made diabetic friendly very easily. P.S. I should mention that if your not a dunker you'll want to bake these for a shorter time (maybe 20 mins the first time and 5 the second time).

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h13m

Yield 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar or 1 cup Splenda granular
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons anise seed (or more to taste)
1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs or 3/4 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
2 teaspoons fat-free evaporated milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate or 6 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, anise seed, almonds and salt in large bowl.
  • Beat eggs, vanilla and milk in separate bowl. Gradually add to dry ingredients, when mixed you may need to knead the dough a few times.
  • Divide dough in half.
  • Roll each half into a 12-inch long log. Transfer logs to greased baking sheet. Flatten log to 1-inch thickness.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until slightly risen and firm to touch.
  • Cool logs on wire rack 15 minutes.
  • Transfer to cutting board.
  • Using a sharp serrated knife, cut logs diagonally into 3/4-inch thick slices. Place slices in single layer on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until crisp and golden.
  • Cool on baking sheets.
  • Place chocolate and oil in small microwaveable bowl.
  • Microwave on HIGH 1 minute.
  • Stir; microwave additional 30 seconds. Microwave additional 30 seconds, if needed. Stir until completely melted.
  • Dip each biscotti halfway into chocolate mixture.
  • Let stand at room temperature or refrigerate on wax paper-lined tray 15 minutes or until chocolate hardens.
  • Store in covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.3, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 19.8, Sodium 48.1, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.5, Protein 2.3

ANISE BISCOTTI



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Delicious, with a hint of licorice flavor. You can store these in an airtight container for over a month.

Provided by Laria Tabul

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Brandy

Time 1h40m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 eggs
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup brandy
1 ½ teaspoons anise extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup almonds
2 tablespoons anise seed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or foil.
  • In large mixing bowl, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine brandy, anise extract and vanilla in a small bowl or measuring cup. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Alternately add dry ingredients and brandy mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the almonds and aniseed.
  • Drop dough by spoonfuls onto prepared sheet, forming two 2 x 13-inch long strips on each sheet. Smooth dough into logs with moistened fingertips.
  • Bake about30 to 35 minutes or until golden and firm to the touch. Place cookie sheets on racks and cool completely. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
  • Cut cooled logs on the diagonal into 3/4-inch thick slices using a serrated knife. Place slices on cookie sheets.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes, until dry and slightly brown. Remove to a rack and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 88.3 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

ANISE BISCOTTI



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My aunt would make anise recipes all the time for dessert and these biscotti were my favorite. I can remember walking into the house and I'd almost swoon when I smelled them baking-the aroma seemed to fill every room. -Esther Perea, Van Nuys, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed aniseed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup blanched almonds, toasted and finely chopped
2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Line a baking pan with foil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, aniseed, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs. Stir in almonds and reserved flour mixture. , Divide dough in half. Shape each into a 12-in. x 2-in. rectangle on the prepared baking pan. Smooth the surface of each rectangle; brush with milk and sprinkle with remaining sugar., Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and reduce heat to 300°., Transfer rectangles with foil to a wire racks; cool for 15 minutes. Place rectangles on a cutting board; cut diagonally into 1/2-in. slices. Place slices, cut side down, on baking pans. , Bake 10-12 minutes longer. Turn oven off, leaving cookies in oven to cool with door ajar. Store cookies in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, especially the anise and chocolate. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of the biscotti.
  • Make sure the biscotti are completely cooled before dipping them in chocolate. This will help the chocolate to set properly.
  • If you don't have a double boiler, you can melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Just be sure to heat it in short intervals, stirring in between, so that it doesn't burn.
  • You can decorate the biscotti with sprinkles, nuts, or dried fruit before the chocolate sets. This is a great way to add some extra flavor and color.
  • Store the biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Chocolate-dipped anise biscotti are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for a snack, dessert, or gift. With their unique flavor and crunchy texture, these biscotti are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these chocolate-dipped anise biscotti a try. You won't be disappointed!

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