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Classic Chocolate Chunk Biscotti

erynwhalen
A buttery, chocolate-studded homemade biscotti with a perfectly crisp texture, ideal for dunking in a hot cup of coffee or gifting during the holiday season. This easy biscotti recipe brings the charm of classic Italian cookies to your kitchen!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 0 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 20
Calories 302 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ sticks butter 12 tablespoons, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 3 eggs large
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chunks
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips for melting and dipping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Cream butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer.
  • Add eggs, vanilla, and almond extract.Mix in the flour mixture (flour, baking powder, salt) on low speed.
  • Fold in chocolate chunks.
  • Divide dough into two logs and place on a baking tray. Smooth with wet hands.
  • First bake for 20 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly. Slice into inch slices with a bread knife and bake a second time for 7-10 minutes.
  • Dip in melted chocolate and cool on a wire rack.

Notes

Twice-Baked Crunch - The second bake is what gives biscotti their signature crunchy texture—don’t skip it!
Shaping Tips - If the dough is sticky, lightly flour your hands or use wet hands to shape it into logs.
Slicing for Best Results - Let the logs cool for 10–15 minutes after the first bake to prevent crumbling. Use a sharp serrated knife to cut slices about 1 inch thick.
Customizing Flavors - Add lemon zest, orange zest, or a dash of anise extract for a flavor twist. Swap chocolate chunks for whole almonds or other mix-ins.
Chocolate Dipping - Melt chocolate in a double boiler to avoid burning. Dip or drizzle over the biscotti or dip the bottom half in the chocolate.
Storage - Store in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer.
Serving Ideas - Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23g
Keyword biscotti, cookie,, desserts, sweet bread
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