Dark Chocolate Biscotti
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
There's something wonderfully satisfying about making biscotti at home, and this dark chocolate version is my go to when I want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for a weekend baking project that won't eat up your day. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, so you can feel good about enjoying these crispy treats with your coffee. The addition of fresh orange zest brings a lovely brightness that perfectly complements the rich cocoa, creating a sophisticated flavor that tastes far more complicated than it actually is.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 100 gdark chocolate chips
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 2 nulllarge eggs
- 50 mlwhole milk
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 10 gorange zest
- 1 mlvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350¿aF). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: For easy cleanup.
- 2
Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
Tip: Make sure to get rid of any lumps.
- 3
Add dark chocolate chips to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth.
- 5
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 6
Divide the dough in half and shape into 2 logs.
Tip: Make sure they are even.
- 7
Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
Tip: Check for doneness after 15 minutes.
- 8
Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Tip: Don't skip this step.
- 9
Reduce oven temperature to 150°C (300¿aF) and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until firm.
Tip: This will help them dry out.
- 10
Let the biscotti cool completely on a wire rack.
Tip: This will help them set.
- 11
Cut the biscotti into 1-inch thick slices.
Tip: This will help them break easily.
- 12
Place the biscotti on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 5-7 minutes or until crispy.
Tip: Check for crispiness after 3-4 minutes.
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