Mint Chocolate Biscotti
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
You've got to try these Mint Chocolate Biscotti because they're easier to make than you'd think and absolutely perfect for gifting or enjoying with coffee. The combination of dark chocolate and fresh mint is simply irresistible, and here's the best part: you can have these crispy Italian cookies ready in just over an hour of total time. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, so you can feel a little better about indulging. Plus, since biscotti keeps for days in an airtight container, you can make a batch once and enjoy them all week long without any fuss.
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Ingredients
- 400 gall-purpose flour(for biscotti)
- 200 gsugar(for biscotti)
- 100 gunsalted butter(softened)
- 200 gdark chocolate chips(semi-sweet)
- 10 mLpeppermint extract(fresh)
- 20 gmint leaves(chopped)
- 2 eggeggs
- 10 gbaking powder(for biscotti)
- 5 gsalt(for biscotti)
- 50 gconfectioner's sugar(for dusting)
- 100 galmond flour
- 50 gchopped almonds(optional)
- 5 mLvanilla extract(for biscotti)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream butter and chocolate chips until smooth.
Tip: Make sure to get rid of any chocolate chunks.
- 4
Beat in eggs and peppermint extract until well combined.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Fold in chopped mint leaves and almond flour.
Tip: This is where the magic happens!
- 7
If using, fold in chopped almonds.
Tip: Optional, but adds nice texture.
- 8
Divide the dough in half and shape into two logs.
- 9
Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
Tip: Let them cool slightly before slicing.
- 11
Reduce oven temperature to 160°C (320°F) and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until crispy.
Tip: Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
- 12
Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- 13
Dust with confectioner's sugar and serve.
Tip: Enjoy!
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