Mocha Almond Biscotti With Chocolate Drizzle Recipe

Name: Mocha Almond Biscotti With Chocolate Drizzle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Biscotti; 2 tablespoons instant espresso or 2 tablespoons instant coffee crystals; 2 teaspoons hot water; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 eggs; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, grated (about 1/2 cup); 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; Chocolate drizzle; 3 ounces semisweet baking chocolate; 1/2 teaspoon shortening

Servings: persons

Biscotti
2 tablespoons instant espresso or 2 tablespoons instant coffee crystals
2 teaspoons hot water
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Chocolate drizzle
3 ounces semisweet baking chocolate
1/2 teaspoon shortening

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Dissolve coffee crystals in the hot water.
3
Beat butter, sugar, vanilla, eggs and coffee in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with a spoon.
4
Stir in remaining ingredients.
5
On an ungreased cookie sheet or parchment paper, shape the dough into two 10x3 rectangles (each should be about 3/4 to 1 inch thick).
6
Bake about 30 minutes or until center is firm to the touch.
7
Cool 15 minutes on the cookie sheet.
8
Cut crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices.
9
Place slices cut side down, in rows on a cookie sheet. (can be touching to fit them all on the sheet).
10
Bake 7-8 minutes, then flip them over and bake another 7-8 minutes. The edges should be light brown and the biscotti should be crisp when done.
11
Immediately remove from cookie sheet to a wire rack.
12
When completely cool, melt the chocolate and shortening together (either in the microwave (but be careful not to over heat it or it will scorch) or in a heat-safe bowl over a pot of boiling water (for a quasi double-boiler)).
13
Drizzle the chocolate over the biscotti using a spoon.
14
When cool, enjoy with a cup of coffee.

1081

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Biscotti, 2 tablespoons instant espresso or 2 tablespoons instant coffee crystals, 2 teaspoons hot water, 1 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Mocha Almond Biscotti With Chocolate Drizzle falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mocha Almond Biscotti With Chocolate Drizzle

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