Itty-Bitty Hazelnut Biscotti

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4
Tiny and Delicious: Itty-Bitty Hazelnut Biscotti Recipe
in Bakery

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup hazelnuts , toasted and with the skins removed
1/2 cup butter , softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
30
Calories
120
Sugar
8g
Fat
6g
Itty-Bitty Hazelnut Biscotti is a crunchy and delightful snack served in Italian coffee shops. It is a twice-baked (biscotti) Italian cookie that is perfect for dunking in coffee or tea. This recipe is a perfect combination of hazelnuts, chocolate, butter, sugar, and eggs that creates a unique and rich flavour. Forget about complicated pastry creations as this Itty-Bitty Hazelnut Biscotti recipe is a great introduction to the fascinating world of baking.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Pulse hazelnuts until they’re finely chopped but not paste-like.
3.Cream the butter and sugar.
4.Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until well combined.
5.Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
6.Mix until the dough comes together.
7.Fold in the hazelnuts and chopped chocolate.
8.Divide dough in half and form each half into a 9x2x1 inch wide loaf on parchment-lined baking sheet.
9.Bake for 25 minutes.
10.Allow to cool.
11.With a serrated knife, cut loaves into 1/2 inch thick slices.
12.Bake biscotti for 5 minutes on each side.

PROS

Deliciously crunchy biscotti are packed with hazelnuts and chocolate that creates a perfect crunchiness with the flavor of chocolate.

Perfectly fit for morning or afternoon teas or coffees.

CONS

If you are on a diet, Itty-Bitty Hazelnut Biscotti can be hard to resist.
Biscotti is high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Hazelnuts are rich in unsaturated fat and contain magnesium and calcium, which can contribute to healthy bones. Hazelnuts are also a great source of Vitamin E, which can aid in lowering cholesterol. Moreover, chocolate is rich in antioxidants and can aid in reducing the risk of heart disease.

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