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Chocolate Malt Biscotti

Cookies • Chocolate Desserts • No Seed Oils • High Altitude | Published August 19, 2022 by Mimi Council

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This recipe for Chocolate Malt Biscotti uses malted milk powder to create a light and creamy chocolate biscotti that will make you nostalgic for a chocolate malted milkshake! This easy biscotti recipe is a quick bake that you will fall in love with!

If you love malt as much as I do, try some of my other favorite recipes with malted milk powder like my Malted Chocolate Chip Cookies, Homemade Vanilla Malt Pudding, or my Chocolate Malt French Macarons (that are actually gluten free because they don't use malt powder, but they taste just like they do!).

What is malt powder?
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Ingredients
Tools Needed
Step by Step Instructions
Baker's Tips
FAQ's
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What is malt powder?

Malt powder is a powder that is made from malted grains, usually barley. It's ground into a fine powder so it can be used in everything from milkshakes, ice cream, cookies, cakes, frostings, brownies, and more. It has a unique creamy flavor and pairs well with both chocolate and vanilla.

Chocolate malts milkshakes were something I loved as a kid. On special occasions my dad and I would get them, and it was always our little secret – not telling Mom that we had enjoyed a treat before dinner. The creamy and unique flavor of chocolate malt milkshakes is something that will always bring me nostalgia.

If you're a fan of chocolate malts, like me, then you will love this biscotti recipe for Chocolate Malt Biscotti! I use malted milk powder in a classic chocolate biscotti which brings creaminess, depth of flavor, and creates a unique chocolate biscotti that is like no other! Dip this biscotti in milk for the ultimate treat.

There is no organic malt powder on the market yet, but King Arthur makes one that I really like. Malted milk powder adds a little something special to desserts. You can use it in vanilla or chocolate flavored desserts or even other flavors like almond or caramel. These Chocolate Malt Biscotti are one of my new favorite desserts! They are so simple but so amazing!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Nostalgic: If chocolate malts were a thing of your childhood, then this Chocolate Malt Biscotti will be incredibly nostalgic for you, just like it is for me!

Creamy & Chocolate: If you are new to chocolate malt, it brings a creamy flavor to this chocolate biscotti. It almost makes it taste lighter.

Crispy: This Chocolate Malt Biscotti is perfectly crispy. That makes this perfect for dipping in milk!

Ingredients

Butter: I use Organic Valley Salted Butter. Just be sure to use a high quality butter that you like.
Cane Sugar: I use organic cane sugar.
Eggs: Be sure to use large eggs.
All Purpose Flour: My favorite is Cairnspring Mills.
Dutch Cocoa Powder: I use organic Dutch cocoa powder.
Malt Powder: I use King Arthur Malt Powder, while this isn't organic, it's the highest quality malt powder I can find right now.
Vanilla Bean: I use organic ground vanilla bean. This provides more depth of flavor than just classic vanilla extract. But, if you don't have vanilla bean, you can use vanilla extract in its place.
Baking Powder: Because this chocolate biscotti uses Dutch cocoa powder, you need baking powder. For more info on leavening agents, be sure to check out my post the Difference Between Baking Soda and Baking Powder.
Salt: Use a fine sea salt.

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.
Baking Sheets: You'll need one half sheet pans to bake the biscotti.
Parchment Paper: I always use nontoxic parchment paper for ease, cleanup, and I think it bakes the best cookies. My favorite is Kana.

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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

To make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, 170 grams of cane sugar, and mix on low until combined and there are no chunks of butter. Add the eggs and mix just slightly, enough to break the yolks.

In a separate bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, malt powder, baking powder, vanilla bean, and sea salt, and whisk together. Add to the butter mixture and mix on low until a stiff dough forms.

Step 3

Using your hands form a large log out of the cookie dough and flatten slightly so it’s about 1-inch thick, it should be about 13 x 3 inches. Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of cane sugar on top of the log.

Step 4

Bake for 35 minutes or until the middle looks set, but not completely done. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 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 mine out on the counter overnight and let it soften naturally, as I find that makes for the best consistency for soft butter for baking!
I use organic cane sugar in these biscotti and I use it on top. I love adding sugar on top of biscotti as it gives it a great texture on top that I absolutely love!
Make sure to use Dutch cocoa powder here, as that's what I prefer to use. Natural cocoa powder will work in this recipe as well, but the flavor won't be the same. Natural cocoa powder isn't as sweet or as dark as Dutch cocoa powder.
I use a chef's knife for cutting biscotti, so make sure to use a very sharp knife so you get nice clean cuts!
Make sure to store biscotti in a cool dry place. Storing it in an airtight container can make it soggy, which is not how biscotti should be.

FAQ's

Can I use unsalted butter?

Yes, just add ¼ teaspoon of fine sea salt to the recipe.

Why do you let biscotti rest?

It's important to let biscotti rest so that you can easily cut it into pieces. If you don't let it rest then it will be very warm dough and you won't be able to cut it cleanly as the dough will just break. So, even if you let it rest for 10 minutes and you cut it and it's not cutting clean, feel free to let it rest for 5 additional minutes. It should cut easily and clean when you slice it up.

How do you store homemade biscotti?

Biscotti is crispy, so it needs to be stored in a cool, dry place. I just leave my biscotti out on the counter as I live in a very dry climate and it's perfect for days. Do not store biscotti under a cake dome or in a tupperware as it will make it soggy. If you live in a very humid climate, the fridge or freezer is your best bet for biscotti!