Chocolate Biscotti Recipe with Hazelnuts

Biscotti are Italian-style dessert biscuits that are best served with a piping hot cup of coffee or tea. These are packed full of chocolate chunks and chopped hazelnuts, then finished with a dip of rich chocolate. Yum!

I was introduced to these tasty little biscuits by my first landlord in the United States. She was a sweet, old Italian woman who owned a biscotti factory nearby and would bring my family samples every now and again. I quickly fell in love with the texture and the way the biscuit just melts in your mouth when paired with a hot drink.

In this recipe, you’ll see just how easy it is to make these fancy biscuits homemade. Whether you’re prepping for the holidays or just looking to have a sweet treat on hand, these biscotti are perfect for gifting and they have a much longer shelf life than other baked goods.

How to Make Chocolate Biscotti

Making biscotti only requires a handful of ingredients and an authentic double-baking method. Below, find a quick hitter overview of the recipe before you dive in.

• Mix the Wet Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the eggs and sugar together until fluffy.
• Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and cacao.
• Make the Batter: Combine the flour mixture and egg mixture until smooth. Add in the chopped hazelnuts and chocolate chips.
• Divide the Dough: Dive the dough in half and form 2-4 thick logs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake at High Heat: For the first round of baking, bake the logs at 350°F for 35 minutes. Set them aside to cool at room temperature. Next, slice the logs into 3/4-inch thick pieces and place them on on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
• Bake at Low Heat: Reduce oven heat to 275°F and bake the biscotti for 8-10 more minutes.
• Dip the Biscotti: Using a water bath, melt the chocolate chips until smooth. Dip half of each biscotti into the melted chocolate, sprinkle with hazelnuts and lay them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to harden. Enjoy!

Tips for Making the Best Chocolate Biscotti

Below, find some pro tips to help you make the best biscotti on the planet.

• Don’t skip the double-baking method. The double-baking method is key to making authentic biscotti and nailing that signature biscuit-like texture.
• Experiment with different nuts. If hazelnuts aren’t your thing, swap them out for almonds, pecans, or pistachios.
• Wet your hands to handle the dough. If your dough is a bit too sticky to handle, wet your hands with a bit of cold water.
• Sift the dry ingredients. If you have a flour sifter or a find mesh sieve, use it to remove any clumps from the flour, baking powder, and cacao.

Storing Chocolate Biscotti

• Room Temperature (Recommended): Store biscotti in an airtight container on the counter for up to two weeks. To prevent sticking, place a piece of parchment paper in between the layers of biscotti.
• Refrigerator: There’s no need to store the biscotti in the refrigerator. In fact, the cold air will make it ultra-hard and won’t do much to preserve its freshness.
• Freezer: To freeze biscotti, go through the first round of high heat baking. After you slice the biscotti, lay them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pop the entire baking sheet in the freezer for a couple of hours, or until the biscuits are completely frozen. Transfer the biscotti to a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to eat the biscotti, simply pop them in the oven for the second round of low heat baking and enjoy!

FAQ

More Sweet Treats to Try

• Cranberry Almond Biscotti – Tart and nutty biscotti
• Chocolate Salami (Classic Recipe) – Unique chocolate roll
• Russian Walnut Cookies (aka Oreshki) – Dulce de leche filled cookies
• Magic Coconut Bars – Coconut and chocolate bars

Recipe

Chocolate Biscotti Recipe with Hazelnuts

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Servings

24 servings

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

These chocolate biscotti are full of chocolate chunks and chopped hazelnuts. Perfect dipped in coffee or tea!

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 cup flour
• 2 tbsp baking powder
• 4 tbsp cacao powder
• 1 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
• 2 cup hazelnuts chopped

For Decorating

• 1 cup chocolate chips semi sweet or milk
• 1/2 cup hazelnuts finely chopped

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using a stand or hand mixer, whip the eggs with sugar until the mixture doubles in volume.
  
• In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and cacao.
  
• Add the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir to combine. Mix in the chopped hazelnuts and chocolate chips.
  
• Divide the dough in half. Form two or four logs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Note: The dough may be sticky. To better handle it, wet your hands with cool water.
  
• Bake for 35 minutes. Remove the dough from the oven and set it aside to cool for 10 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 275°F.
  
• Cut logs diagonally into 3/4-inch thick slices. Place the slices on their sides on a parchment paper covered baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 more minutes.
  
• Create a water bath by bringing a saucepan of full of water to boil. Place a metal bowl on top of the saucepan. Pour the chocolate chips into the bowl, stirring continuously until fully melted. Remove the bowl from the saucepan and dip half of each biscotti in the melted chocolate. Followed by a sprinkle of hazelnuts.
  
• Lay dipped biscotti on a parchment paper lined baking sheet until the chocolate hardens.
  
• Serve with a hot cup of coffee or tea! Serve leftovers in an airtight container on the counter or freeze for future snacking.
  

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Biscotti Recipe with Hazelnuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 3g15%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 28mg9%

Sodium 13mg1%

Potassium 262mg7%

Carbohydrates 34g11%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 21g23%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 47IU1%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 68mg7%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.