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Chocolate Nut Biscotti

SUBMITTED BY: Sue Hushin  PHOTO BY: mrs smiff 

"Delicious, not too crispy biscotti, which can be dipped in or drizzled with melted chocolate. (You can use slivered almonds instead of the hazelnuts, if you wish.)"
Chocolate Nut Biscotti Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 17 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (4 ounce) package bittersweet chocolate bar with almond nougat, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped hazelnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour cookie sheet.
  2. In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate and nuts.
  4. Divide dough into two equal parts. On floured surface, shape dough into two logs, 14 inches long, 1-1/2 inches wide and 1 inch thick. Place two inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a cutting board. Let cool 5 minutes. Cut into 3/4 inch thick diagonal slices and return to cookie sheet, standing upright.
  6. Bake 10 minutes more or until slightly dry. Cool completely on wire racks.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by Robert 
A very easy recipe with great results.I doubled the recipe and learned don't over crowd them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2007 by CRISTOFERO 
I have made this recipie 30~40 times and it is always a hit! I always find the dought really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2006 by StephD 
I also used white chocolate chips and pecans instead of hazelnuts. These were great! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2008 by KPS1967 
I love this recipe - easy and tasty! I've changed a couple of things though: - first I roast... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by daisyE80 
I didn't read the recipie carefully and ended up using chocolate chips and I substitubed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2007 by Bram O. 
These turned out great! I made the dough into a 4 1/2" by 6 inch oval and sliced it after I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by JLD 
This is my first time making Biscotti these are easy and taste great. I making these for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2008 by barbara 
Fine taste, but way too sticky a dough to work with. I like the consistency of raw dough (and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2007 by Lorene 
It came out wonderful. I used mixed nuts instead of hazelnuts and substituted almond extract... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2007 by Neha & Anu 
Delicious, I can't wait to go home and have a coffee & Biscotti. I don't even want one from... MORE

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