In the world of baked treats, chocolate nut biscotti stand as a testament to the harmonious union of rich flavors and satisfying textures. These twice-baked Italian cookies, with their golden crust, crisp exterior, and tender crumb, embody a perfect balance that's both elegant and comforting. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, embarking on a journey to discover the best chocolate nut biscotti recipe is an endeavor that promises a symphony of flavors and textures, sure to delight your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE NUT BISCOTTI
Delicious, not too crispy biscotti, which can be dipped in or drizzled with melted chocolate. (You can use slivered almonds instead of the hazelnuts, if you wish.)
Provided by Sue Hushin
Categories Desserts Cookies Chocolate Cookie Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour cookie sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate and nuts.
- Divide dough into two equal parts. On floured surface, shape dough into two logs, 14 inches long, 1-1/2 inches wide and 1 inch thick. Place two inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a cutting board. Let cool 5 minutes. Cut into 3/4 inch thick diagonal slices and return to cookie sheet, standing upright.
- Bake 10 minutes more or until slightly dry. Cool completely on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 113 mg, Sugar 12.3 g
BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP NUT BISCOTTI
A crunchy banana bread taste in this cookie. Very good and easy to make. The kitchen smells great while baking.
Provided by LizCl
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, combine bananas, oil, egg and vanilla.
- Pour banana mixture into dry mixture along with nuts and chocolate chips, stir together.
- Flour a working area and turn dough out onto it. Flour hands as dough is sticky. Form two 7 inch loaves about 2 inches wide.
- Put loaves on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and turn temperature down to 250 degrees.
- Remove loaves from cookie sheet and let cool 10 minutes.
- Cut loaves into 3/4 inch slices, return slices to cookie sheet.
- Bake for an additional 18-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.3, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 7.8, Sodium 42.9, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 6.2, Protein 1.6
GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE NUT BISCOTTI
These are delicious Chocolate Biscotti's with a hint of coffee flavor. So good with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. The recipe comes from Ghirardelli Chocolate. Enjoy
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 35 Biscotti
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Lightly grease and flour large baking sheet (I sprayed with Pam).
- In a small bowl,stir the eggs,instant coffee and vanilla until well blended; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg mixture.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, beating well after addition.
- Stir in chocolate and nuts.
- Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
- On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into 2 logs, each 14" long, 1-1/2" wide, and 1" thick.
- Place the logs on baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Set the baking sheet on a wire rack to cool 10 minutes.
- Remove the logs to cutting board (I usually just cut them on the cookie sheet). Cut with serrated knife, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- Place slices 1/2 inch apart upright (not on sides).
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until slightly dry.
- Remove to rack to cool.
- I leave mine on cookie, let cool.
- Then drizzle with melted chocolate (I melt chocolate in microwave).
- The chocolate is just my addition - so good with a cup of coffee.
- Store biscotti in air tight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.8, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 68.5, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 2
CHOCOLATE NUT CRANBERRY ESPRESSO BISCOTTI
This biscotti has an interesting flavor twist due to the cinnamon and cloves...works very well with the chocolate and coffee. (Recipe credited to Agate Cove Inn, California).
Provided by MMers
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 32 biscotti
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients (first 7 ingredients listed).
- In a small bowl, whisk egg.
- Add coffee, milk and vanilla.
- Mix well.
- Add egg mixture to dry ingredients.
- If resulting mixture is too dry, add a little more coffee (1/4 tsp at a time).
- Add chips, nuts and cranberries.
- Turn dough onto well-floured board and with floured hands, form into 2 logs, each about 13-14 inches long and 3 1/2 inches wide.
- Bake on greased and floured (or parchment-lined) baking sheet for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from oven (reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees at this point) and let cool for 8 minutes.
- Using serrated knife, cut on a diagonal into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Lay, cut side down, on baking sheet and bake another 6-8 minutes, one side only.
- For a harder biscotti, bake 5 minutes EACH side.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Toast the nuts before using them to enhance their flavor.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the biscotti into even slices.
- Bake the biscotti until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Store the biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Chocolate nut biscotti are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover chocolate and nuts, and they can be customized to your own liking. With a little creativity, you can create a variety of different biscotti flavors that will appeal to everyone.
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