Description
Crisp nutty chocolate biscotti dipped in dark chocolate and topped with crushed peppermint for a festive holiday treat perfect with coffee.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped almonds or pecans
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix melted butter and sugar in another bowl. Add eggs and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients and fold in chopped nuts.
- Shape dough into a 10 inch log on baking sheet.
- Bake 25 minutes until firm. Cool 10 minutes.
- Slice into 1/2 inch pieces and bake 8 minutes per side until crisp.
- Melt chocolate, dip ends, sprinkle with crushed peppermint, and let set.
Notes
- Slice with a serrated knife for clean cuts.
- Allow biscotti to cool before dipping.
- Store in airtight container to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotti
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg