Chocolate-Almond Biscotti

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Delicious Chocolate-Almond Biscotti recipe for your morning coffee

by The Chefin Biscuit

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3/4 cup blanched whole almond , toasted and chopped coarsely
	2/3 cup granulated sugar
	2 large eggs
	1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
	3/4 teaspoon baking powder
	1/8 teaspoon salt
	1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
	4 ounces semisweet chocolate , chopped in 1/2 inch

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

225

Sugar

16g

Fat

Chocolate-Almond Biscotti is an Italian cookie made from a double-baked cake that originated in the city of Prato. It is long and crunchy, perfect for dipping in coffee or tea. These crunchy and nutty rich biscotti, with a hint of chocolate flavor, are fantastic to start your day. Biscotti has taken the world by storm and are delicious all year-round! They last longer than regular cookies, so you can only bake once and enjoy them throughout the week.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	In a mixing bowl, beat the sugar and eggs together until light and fluffy.
3.	Add the vanilla extract, baking powder, salt and mix.
4.	Add flour and fold it until the dough comes together.
5.	Stir in coarsely chopped almonds and chopped chocolate.
6.	Transfer the dough to a baking sheet and shape it into a flat log.
7.	Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
8.	Remove from oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing it diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces with a sharp knife.
9.	Place the slices back onto the sheet and bake for a further 10 minutes or until crispy.
10.	Take it out of oven and let it cool completely before serving.

PROS

With a rich chocolate flavor, this biscotti is perfect to pair with a cup of coffee or tea.

These cookies stay fresh for at least a week when stored in an airtight container.

CONS

This biscotti is high in sugar and calories.

Eating too many can lead to excessive calorie intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Almonds in this recipe have significant health benefits. They are an excellent source of protein and monounsaturated fatty acids that have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease.
Pure cocoa powder used in the biscotti also has antioxidants and is said to help lower blood pressure.