Chocolate Chip Biscotti
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This recipe for Chocolate Chip Biscotti is a delicious take on the most iconic cookie! These twice-baked treats are loaded with rich, semisweet chocolate chips that melt into every bite.
If you love biscotti as much as I do, be sure to check out some of my other favorite recipes like my Chocolate Malt Biscotti, Glazed Oatmeal Raisin Biscotti, or my Thin Mint Biscotti.
What is biscotti?
Biscotti is an Italian cookie that is is baked in a log. It's cut into long pieces, then baked again. These twice baked cookies are crispy, crunchy, and perfect for dipping in milk, coffee, or hot chocolate. I also love biscotti as it's a great cookie to make ahead of time because of it's texture. It's crispy texture allows this cookie to last longer than soft and chewy cookies.
I love making organic biscotti at home because it's so much better than biscotti you'd find at Starbucks or other coffee shops that don't put as much thought and care into ingredients as they could. These crispy cookies are a twist on the nostalgic chocolate chip, being just different enough that friends and family will be comforted as well as enjoy this twist on a classic.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Perfectly Crunchy Texture: This organic biscotti has a delightful crunch that sets it apart from other cookies. Baked twice to achieve their characteristic firmness, biscotti are wonderfully crisp and perfect for dunking in your favorite hot drink! This crunchy texture makes biscotti an ideal pairing with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, as they soften slightly when dipped, creating a satisfying balance of crunchy and tender in each bite.
Rich Chocolate Flavor: The addition of semi sweet chocolate chips brings a rich, sweet dimension to this Chocolate Chip Biscotti. The chocolate chips provide bursts of rich chocolate flavor throughout, complementing these buttery organic cookies so well. This classic combination of flavors is simply irresistible.
Enjoy Anytime: I love biscotti because they can be a dessert, a snack, or even breakfast! These organic cookies are a delightful treat anytime of day.
Organic Biscotti: This organic biscotti has just a handful of simple ingredients. Making them a healthier option than store bought cookies!
Ingredients
- Butter: I use my favorite Organic Valley Salted Butter. You can use unsalted if you prefer, just add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the dough.
- Cane Sugar: I use organic cane sugar. This is the same as granulated white sugar, but just the organic version. Cane sugar is less processed than white granulated sugar, so it has a more natural sweet flavor instead of overly sweet.
- Dark Brown Sugar: I use my homemade dark brown sugar, but store bought also works.
- Vanilla Extract: Be sure to use a high quality vanilla extract, my favorite is Simply Organic.
- Eggs: Use large eggs.
- All Purpose Flour: My favorite is Cairnspring Mills.
- Baking Soda: I use baking soda because there is an acid (brown sugar. Be sure to check out my post the Difference Between Baking Soda and Baking Powder for more info on leavening agents
- Salt: Use fine sea salt.
- Chocolate Chips: I use organic semi sweet chocolate chips, but dark chocolate chips or milk chocolate also work. Even white chocolate is fine, choose whichever you like best.
Tools Needed
- Scale: Always use a digital food scale for the best results.
- Stand Mixer: I use my stand mixer for ease, but you can also use a hand mixer if you prefer, or even just a bowl with a spatula.
- Baking Sheets: You'll need one half sheet pan to bake the biscotti.
- Parchment Paper: I always use nontoxic parchment paper as I think cookies bake best with it.
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, add the butter, cane sugar, dark brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix on low until all ingredients are combined and there’s no butter chunks. Add the eggs and mix just slightly.
Add the flour, sea salt and baking soda in that order. Mix on low until almost combined. Add the chocolate chips and mix until combined.
Step 3
Form a large log out of the cookie dough and flatten slightly on the prepared baking sheet, it should be about 1 inch thick and 13 x 4 inches.
Step 4
Bake for 35 minutes or until the middle looks set, but not completely done. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes. Trim off the edges, then slice into 12 pieces and bake again for 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet. (If you're baking at high altitude, be sure to check the Notes at the bottom of the recipe for high altitude baking instructions).
Baker's Tips
- Make sure your butter is soft. I like to leave butter out on the counter overnight, as it softens best at room temperature. If it's still cold out, then microwave the butter for 10 seconds at a time (per 1 stick) and leave out on the counter until it's ready to use. You can even do this night before too. I currently have butter resting on my counter.
- When forming the biscotti log, make sure it's even so the biscotti cooks evenly and you end up with even sized pieces.
- The resting period is very important for biscotti, as this allows you to easily cut it without it breaking. And, you want nice clean cuts. If you do cut it and it seems hot or doughy still, you can let it rest a little bit longer, try 5 to 10 more minutes if needed.
- For the second bake of the biscotti, make sure it's golden brown and crispy looking upon coming out of the oven. You can always bake it a little bit longer here as well, as everyone's oven is a little different. Set a timer for 2 minutes and go from there if need be.
FAQ's
Yes, just add ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt to the recipe.
Yes, feel free to use dark chocolate chip, milk chocolate, or even white chocolate chips if you prefer.
Biscotti is crispy, so it needs to be stored in a cool dry place. I like to just leave it out on a plate on the counter while we enjoy it for a few days. You can also freeze biscotti in an airtight container and let it thaw on the counter to enjoy at a later date.
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Chocolate Chip Biscotti
Ingredients
- 113 grams salted butter (softened)
- 85 grams cane sugar
- 85 grams dark brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 255 grams all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 142 grams semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, add the butter, cane sugar, dark brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix on low until all ingredients are combined and there’s no butter chunks. Add the eggs and mix just slightly.
- Add the flour, sea salt and baking soda in that order. Mix on low until almost combined. Add the chocolate chips and mix until combined.
- Form a large log out of the cookie dough and flatten slightly on the prepared baking sheet, it should be about 1 inch thick and 13 x 4 inches.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until the middle looks set, but not completely done. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes. Trim off the edges, then slice into 12 pieces and bake again for 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Store in cool dry place for up to 7 days.
Notes
Nutrition
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Crispy and perfect for dipping! I love this Chocolate Chip Biscotti!