Chocolate Walnut Biscotti
Biscotti cookies are usually associated with coffee drinks and a fun treat that you can find in any grocery store. However, Biscotti cookies are also a popular Christmas treat to enjoy during the holiday season in Italy!
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour plus 2 tbsp additional for kneading
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup Dutch processed cocoa
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¾ cup toasted walnuts chopped
- ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup dried cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F.
- Whisk together the first 6 ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
- Whisk 2 eggs and vanilla together in another bowl. Stir into the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the walnuts, chocolate chips and cherries.
- Turn out on a lightly floured surface, knead gently until dough forms. (This will be sticky.)
- Divide dough into 2 portions. Shape each into a rectangle on parchment lined baking sheets.
- Beat the remaining egg and water and brush over the top of each portion.
- Bake until firm to the touch, about 25 – 35 minutes.
- Cool in pans on wire racks until firm, about 10-15 minutes.
- Lower oven to 300 F. Using a serrated knife cut the rectangles into ¾ inch slices.
- Place slices on baking sheets, cut side down then bake until crisp, about 10-15 min on each side.
- Remove from pans to wire racks and cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Variation
Use Maraschino cherries, drained and halved, or use almonds instead of walnuts.