Description
Indulgent chocolate-dipped almond biscotti delight beckons with rich Italian charm, promising crisp textures and deep flavors. Elegant crunch meets sweet chocolate, inviting you to savor each carefully crafted bite of this classic Mediterranean treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Baking Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups (595 ml) oat flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) slivered almonds
Sweeteners and Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) coconut oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) coconut sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) chocolate chips
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, creating an ideal baking temperature for the biscotti.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking oat flour, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly integrated.
- Incorporate wet ingredients and almonds by blending coconut sugar, maple syrup, coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla into the dry mixture. Gently fold in slivered almonds, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Chill the prepared dough in the refrigerator for 10-20 minutes to enhance its consistency and make shaping more manageable.
- Carefully form two elongated logs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, crafting each to approximately 10-12 inches in length and 3 inches in width.
- Bake the logs at 350 degrees for 20 minutes until they develop a golden-brown exterior. Remove and allow complete cooling.
- Lower the oven temperature to 300 degrees. Slice the cooled logs into 3/4 inch segments and return to the baking sheet, positioned cut-side down. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, rotating midway to ensure uniform crispness.
- Create a smooth chocolate coating by melting chocolate chips using a double boiler, stirring continuously to prevent scorching. Delicately immerse biscotti tops into the melted chocolate and sprinkle with remaining almonds.
- Allow the chocolate coating to set completely, ensuring a pristine finish and preserving the biscotti’s delightful texture before serving or storing.
Notes
- Store these crunchy delights in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, maintaining their perfect texture.
- Opt for high-quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate for a rich, decadent dipping experience that elevates the biscotti.
- Toast almonds briefly before adding to the dough to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and ensure clean, crisp edges during baking.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and minimal cleanup, preventing the biscotti from sticking to the baking sheet.
- These biscotti make an excellent gift when packaged in clear cellophane with a decorative ribbon, perfect for coffee lovers and sweet treat enthusiasts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg