Vanilla Mocha Biscotti
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4.5
Vanilla Mocha Biscotti
Description
Vanilla Mocha Biscotti begin with creaming butter and sugar before adding cooled vanilla-flavored coffee, vanilla extract, and eggs. Dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, and salt are incorporated carefully to avoid overmixing, resulting in a sugar cookie-like dough. The dough is divided and shaped into rectangular logs, baked until firm, then cooled and sliced.
The slices are arranged cut side down and baked a second time, producing a crisp texture ideal for dipping. Once cooled, they are drizzled with melted dark chocolate for added flavor contrast and visual appeal. This two-step baking produces durable cookies that keep well for up to two weeks in an airtight container.
The balance between vanilla and mocha flavors gives these biscotti a nuanced taste that pairs nicely with warm beverages, suitable for coffee breaks or dessert.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons coffee cooled, vanilla
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 egg
- 3 ½ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ounce dark chocolate , melted for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl with hand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until well combined.
- Add coffee, vanilla and eggs, beating until smooth.
- Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add flour to wet batter until fully combine. Do not over mix. Dough will be similar to sugar cookie dough.
- Divide dough evenly and shape each into an 3x8 inch rectangle. Transfer both to baking sheet.
- Bake 30 minutes, remove and allow to cool for 15-20 minutes. Keep oven on at 350 degrees.
- Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Place slices, cut sides down, on cookie sheet.
- Bake 15 minutes, turning once, until crisp and edges are light brown.
- Remove and allow to cool fully.
- Drizzle dark chocolate over biscotti. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- If you tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 164mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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