**Chocolate Walnut Biscotti: A Crunchy, Flavorful Treat for Any Occasion**
Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors that is chocolate walnut biscotti, a classic Italian cookie that combines the rich, decadent taste of chocolate with the nutty crunch of walnuts. These crispy twice-baked cookies are perfect for dunking in a warm cup of coffee or tea, making them an ideal accompaniment to any cozy gathering. With a simple recipe that yields tender yet sturdy cookies, this biscotti is a delightful treat that can be enjoyed on its own or served as an elegant dessert. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this step-by-step guide will help you create the perfect chocolate walnut biscotti that will impress your friends and family. Along with the classic chocolate walnut biscotti recipe, this article also includes variations for orange cranberry biscotti and pistachio biscotti, providing a range of flavors to suit different preferences.
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE WALNUT BISCOTTI
Make and share this Double Chocolate Walnut Biscotti recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Skip Liston
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 26-30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 deg.
- Butter and flour large baking sheet.
- In a bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder and baking soda. In another bowl, with an electric mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat until combined well. Stir in flour mixture to form a stiff dough. Stir in nuts and chips.
- On prepared baking sheet, with floured hands, form dough into two slightly flattened logs, each 12 inches long and 2 inches wide.
- Bake logs for 20 - 25 minutes or until slightly firm to the touch.
- Cool biscotti for 5 minutes.
- On a cutting board, cut biscotti diagonally into 3/4 inch slices.
- Place biscotti cut side down on baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 10 minutes.
- Cool biscotti on a rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.2, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 21.4, Sodium 78.5, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 10.5, Protein 2.7
BISCOTTI AL CIOCCOLATO E NOCE (DOUBLE CHOCOLATE WALNUT BISCOTTI)
I found this recipe on CookiesfromItaly.com. I liked it so much, I will be making these for Christmas! If only I could eat cookies all the time, I'd be in the kitchen right now making a batch!
Provided by Maureenie
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Butter and flour a large baking sheet.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
- In another bowl with an electric mixer beat together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat until mixed well. Stir in flour mixture to form a stiff dough. Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips.
- On the prepared baking sheet with floured hands, form dough into two slightly flattened logs, each 12 inches long and 2 inches wide, and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Bake logs for 35 minutes, or until slightly firm to the touch. Cool biscotti on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- On a cutting board, cut biscotti diagonally into 3/4 inch slices.
- Arrange biscotti, cut sides down, on baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 10 minutes.
- Cool biscotti on a rack. Keep the biscotti in air-tight containers for 1 week and, frozen, 1 month. Yields 30 biscotti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.3, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 20.2, Sodium 125.5, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 9.4, Protein 2.4
MEXICAN CHOCOLATE WALNUT-CHERRY BISCOTTI
I love to combine flavors and spices from different cultures. These cookies have ground cinnamon in them, which is a classic flavor in Mexican chocolate. They are very crunchy and are loaded with maraschino cherries and toasted walnuts. -Nancy C. Evans, Phoenix, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Whisk the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk 5 eggs and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients. Stir in walnuts, chocolate chips and cherries. Transfer to a lightly floured surface; knead gently until dough forms (dough will be sticky)., Using floured hands, divide dough into 3 portions. Shape each portion into an 8x3-in. rectangle on parchment-lined baking sheets. Beat remaining egg; brush over tops. Bake until firm to the touch, 30-35 minutes. Cool on pans on wire racks until firm, 10-15 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 300°. Transfer baked rectangles to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut diagonally into 3/4-in. slices. Place on baking sheets, cut side down. Bake until crisp, 10-12 minutes on each side. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CHOCOLATE WALNUT BISCOTTI
Categories Cookies Mixer Chocolate Dessert Bake Orange Walnut Winter Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 36 biscotti
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. and butter a large baking sheet.
- In a bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, zest, and orange juice and beat until combined will. Stir in flour mixture until a stiff dough is formed. Stir in walnuts.
- On baking sheet with floured hands form dough into two 9-inch-long logs and bake in middle of oven until slightly firm to the touch, about 13 minutes. Cool biscotti on baking sheet in a rack 15 minutes. In a cutting board with a serrated knife cut logs diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange biscotti, a cut side down, on baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 15 minutes. Cool biscotti on rack. Biscotti may be made 1 week ahead and kept in airtight containers, or 1 month ahead and frozen.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the biscotti will be. Use real butter, not margarine, and good-quality chocolate chips or walnuts.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the biscotti tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help the biscotti hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the biscotti until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through but not overcooked.
- Slice the biscotti while they are still warm: This will make them easier to cut and will prevent them from crumbling.
- Store the biscotti in an airtight container: This will help them stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Chocolate walnut biscotti are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for serving with coffee or tea, or for enjoying as a snack. With their crispy texture and rich chocolate flavor, these biscotti are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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