Double Chocolate Biscotti

SUBMITTED BY: Janet Allen PHOTO BY: MIAELAINE

"A crisp, not too sweet chocolate cookie. Wonderful with coffee. Stores very well."

PREP TIME	25 Min
COOK TIME	40 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 20 Min

SERVINGS & SCALING

Original recipe yield: 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

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DIRECTIONS

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in cocoa and baking powder. Beat for 2 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in flour by hand. Mix in white chocolate and chocolate chips. Cover dough, and chill for about 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Divide dough into two parts, and roll each part into a 9 inch long log. Place logs on lightly greased cookie sheet, about 4 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool for one hour.
Cut each loaf into 1/2 inch wide diagonal slices. Place slices on an ungreased cookie sheet, and bake at 325 degrees F ( 165 degrees C) for 9 minutes. Turn cookies over, and bake for 7 to 9 minutes. Cool completely, then store in an airtight container.

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Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2006 by Brigette

Very impressive cookie! I made this for gifts at Christmas for teachers and friends, (along with a home made cappuccino mix.) It received rave reviews. Personally, I thought it was a bit too sweet with all the chocolate chunks, so I would reduce them slightly next time. I also tried replacing some chunks with Whole unblanched almonds and it made for a very pretty cookie with the contrasting light nuts and white chocolate in the dark cookie dough. I'll make this again and again! Definately wait the hour (even a half hour) to cut these before the second bake. Cutting them while hot will guarantee a crumbly mess. AND you must use a very good, very sharp knife. It makes a huge difference.

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Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2005 by MAUREENSKITCHEN

My mom makes biscotti for me every Christmas. When I ran out I thought I should try making some myself. I did a search for chocolate biscotti in allrecipes and this one appealed to me the most. I didn't have white chocolate squares and used about 1/3 cup white chips instead. They are a really nice contrast against the dark biscotti. I baked mine at 350 instead of 375 for twenty minutes. I also sliced mine after only cooling for 15 minutes (I might only wait 10 minutes next time as the longer you wait the more crumbly they are). I then baked the slices at 325 for only 5 minutes per side. They are perfect. Great for dunking in tea. My kids aren't fans of biscotti as biscotti really needs dunking but I let them have the ends of the logs after the first baking. They liked them like that (they said they tasted like brownies). My dad says he enjoys these more than my mom's. Sorry mom - I still want some of yours next Christmas!

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Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2004 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE

This biscotti recipe is the very best chocolate one I've tried. Its not too sweet, and the blend of semi-sweet and white chocolate provide great flavor. Follow the recipe exactly, cut with a serrated knife and you will have one the the best textured and flavored biscotti you've ever eaten! Thanks Janet.

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