Follow these steps for perfect results
Butter
Brown Sugar
Granulated Sugar
Powdered Espresso
Eggs
All-Purpose Flour
Baking Powder
Salt
Ground Cinnamon
Sliced Almonds
toasted
Mini-Chocolate Chips
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
melted
Cooking Oil
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Combine butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and powdered espresso in a mixing bowl.
Beat until well combined.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in mini chocolate chips.
Toast sliced almonds in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Add toasted almonds to the dough and mix well.
Divide the dough in half.
Shape each half into a log approximately 10x2 inches.
Place logs on a baking sheet.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Cool logs on wire racks for 5 minutes.
Cut the logs diagonally into 1/2-inch slices using a serrated knife.
Place the slices back on the baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Turn the slices over and bake for another 10 minutes.
Cool the biscotti on wire racks for 10 minutes.
Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with cooking oil in a double boiler or microwave.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled biscotti.
Allow the chocolate to cool completely and harden before serving or storing.
To freeze, place biscotti on a cookie sheet in a single layer in the freezer until frozen.
Then, transfer the biscotti to freezer bags for long-term storage.
Expert advice for the best results
For a softer biscotti, reduce baking time slightly.
Store biscotti in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Biscotti can be made several days in advance and stored in an airtight container.
Arrange biscotti artfully on a plate, drizzled with chocolate and sprinkled with chopped nuts.
Serve with coffee, tea, or dessert wine.
Enjoy as a sweet treat or snack.
Enhances the coffee flavor of the biscotti.
Traditional Italian pairing.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Biscotti are a traditional Italian cookie, often served with coffee or dessert wine.
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