Description
Enjoy these rich and crunchy Double Chocolate Biscotti, perfect for pairing with your favorite coffee, tea, or warm milk. This recipe features a deep chocolate flavor thanks to cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips combined in a buttery, slightly sweet dough that’s twice-baked to achieve the perfect crisp texture.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1¾ cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined and aerated.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, cream the room temperature butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed to ensure even mixing.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition and scraping the bowl to incorporate all ingredients. Then beat in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredient mixture along with the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Mix just until the dough comes together and the chocolate chips are evenly distributed; avoid overmixing.
- Shape Dough Logs: Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour. Using a rubber spatula, scrape the sticky dough onto the surface. Dust the top of the dough lightly with flour. With floured hands, shape the dough into a rough ball, adding a bit more flour if it’s too sticky. Cut the dough in half. Roll each half back and forth gently to form two short logs about ¾-inch high and 2 inches wide. Place the logs onto the prepared baking sheet, allowing room for spreading during baking.
- First Bake: Bake the logs in the preheated oven for approximately 35 minutes, or until they feel firm to the touch.
- Cool Slightly and Slice: Remove the baking sheet from oven and let the biscotti logs cool for about 5 minutes, or until just cool enough to handle (this makes slicing easier). With a sharp knife, slice the logs diagonally into ¾-inch thick slices directly on the baking sheet. Expect some crumbling, which is normal.
- Second Bake to Crisp: Turn each biscotti slice onto its side so the cut sides are down on the baking sheet. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to dry out and crisp the biscotti.
- Cool and Serve: Let the biscotti cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with coffee, tea, or warm milk for a delightful treat.
- Freezing Instructions: To freeze the dough, shape it into logs, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then place in a sealable freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw until pliable before baking. To freeze baked biscotti, let cool completely, then double-wrap securely with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Thaw overnight at room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Make sure butter is at room temperature to ensure proper creaming with sugar.
- When shaping the dough, dusting with flour helps manage stickiness but avoid adding too much to keep biscotti tender.
- Slicing the logs while slightly warm helps prevent excessive crumbling.
- Biscotti will become crispier as they cool, so allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Use quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips for the best chocolate flavor.
- Biscotti can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
