CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO BISCOTTI

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This was my first attempt at making biscotti, recipe recently turned up and passed around and tweaked here and there but this is the one I made mine from, it was a huge hit by everyone who had them! They go really good with coffee and tea or with a glass of milk.

Provided by Michele Bottiglieri

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 stick unsalted butter (softened)
3/4 c sugar
2 large eggs
1 vanilla bean (seed scraped) ( i skipped this as i had no vanilla bean on hand)
1 Tbsp dark rum
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder (i used hershey's special dark cocoa powder)
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 c raw shelled pistachios (whole or chopped coarse)
1 large egg white (lightly beaten)
optional -finely chopped pistachios for garnish if you like
optional -melted bittersweet chocolate (can use semisweet or dark) for dipping

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a standing electric mixer fitted with paddle, (I do not have a standing mixer but a hand held one) beat the butter and sugar at medium speed until creamy. Add the eggs, vanilla seeds and rum and beat until smooth.
  • 2. In a small bowl whisk the flour with cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add the dry ingredients to the batter and beat at low speed until incorporated. Beat in the whole pistachios. ( I first used whole but coarsely chopped is a little easier to work with)
  • 3. Divide the dough into 4 pieces. On a lightly floured surface roll each piece into about a 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch thick log. Place two logs on each baking sheet at least 3 inches apart and press to flatten slightly. Then brush the logs with beaten egg white.
  • 4. Bake logs for approximately 25 minutes. The tops should be cracked and glossy and slightly firm to the touch. Remove from oven and let logs cool slightly. (5-10 minutes) Using a sharp chef's knife, cut the logs into approx 1/3 inch thick diagonal slices. Arrange the slices on the baking sheets and bake for an additional 20 minutes, until dry.
  • 5. Let cool completely; If you choose to melt chocolate for dipping you will need to follow instructions for melting chocolate. After dipping one end in the chocolate you can sprinkle lightly with the chopped pistachios. Place on cookie sheet with wax paper and refrigerate until the chocolate is set.

Jason K (Jace X)
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These biscotti are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste even better than they look.


Devil gamer
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I'm not a big fan of biscotti, but I really enjoyed these. They were so flavorful and addictive.


Kimuli Margie
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These biscotti are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I love them!


Mansoor Ghayoor
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I made these biscotti for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Mohammed Bala
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These biscotti are so delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and pistachios.


chelsea denson
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I've never made biscotti before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm definitely going to be making these again.


Md Saddan
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These biscotti are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. They're also great for gifting.


Cyndi Kashow
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I'm not a huge fan of pistachios, but I really enjoyed these biscotti. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the pistachios added a nice crunch.


Jamyla Vida
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Overall, I thought these biscotti were pretty good. They were easy to make and had a nice flavor. However, I think they could have been a little more moist.


Malik parvaz Malik parvaz
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These biscotti were a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some extra butter next time.


santo islam
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The pistachio flavor in these biscotti is amazing! It's a really unique and delicious twist on a classic recipe.


Bishal Guragain
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I've made these biscotti several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're the perfect treat to have on hand for guests or to enjoy with a cup of coffee in the morning.


Mike Diller
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These biscotti are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Prajwal Budhathoki
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I love that this recipe uses both white and dark chocolate. It gives the biscotti a really rich flavor.


Delly Cancel
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These biscotti were a hit at my holiday party! They were easy to make and had the perfect balance of chocolate and pistachio flavors.


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