Almond and Chocolate Chunk Biscotti
- 2 1/2 cups (350 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (155 g) almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 7 ounces (200 g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped into 1/2-inch (1.5-cm) chunks
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and the baking powder.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment, whisk the eggs, sugar, and vanilla on medium speed until the mixture thickens and holds its shape, about 5 minutes.
- Using a rubber spatula, stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture, then mix in the almonds and chocolate.
- On a lightly floured work surface, divide the dough in half.
- Using dampened hands, shape each half into a log 3 inches (8 cm) in diameter.
- Set the logs lengthwise on the prepared baking sheet, evenly spacing them apart.
- Dampen your hands and smooth the surface of the logs.
- Bake, rotating the baking sheet midway through baking, until the logs are lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
- (They will flatten out during baking.)
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and decrease the oven temperature to 300F (150C).
- Let the logs cool on the baking sheet for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Transfer the logs to a cutting board.
- With a serrated bread knife, cut each log diagonally into slices 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) thick.
- Place the cookies, cut sides up, in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- (If necessary, use an additional baking sheet.)
- Bake until the biscotti are firm, about 20 minutes, flipping them midway through baking.
- Let cool completely; theyll continue to firm up as they cool.
- The biscotti will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- You can substitute 1 1/2 cups (240 g) chocolate chips for the chopped chocolate, if you like, although I prefer the irregularity of chocolate chunks in these cookies.
flour, baking powder, eggs, sugar, vanilla, almonds, bittersweet
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/almond-and-chocolate-chunk-biscotti-363436 (may not work)