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Double Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti

December 18, 2021 2 Comments

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Black mug with chocolate hazelnut biscotti stacked inside with green bow tied around biscotti

These Double Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti have a deep chocolate flavor.  They are studded with roasted hazelnuts and chocolate chips.  

Black mug with chocolate hazelnut biscotti stacked inside with green bow tied around biscotti

What is Biscotti?

Biscotti literally means twice-baked bread.  The dough is formed into a long log and baked for about 35 minutes.  The log is then sliced into 3/4-inch slices which are arranged on a baking sheet flat side down and rebaked for about 10 minutes.  Twice-baked!!  

Biscotti Tips:

  • Using a serrated knife makes slicing easier.  Especially with the hazelnuts and chocolate chips.  
  • If using salted butter reduce the salt to 1/2 teaspoon.
  • Dipping in chocolate is completely optional 
  • Milk chocolate chips can be used in place of semi-sweet.
  • Any nut works great in this recipe.  Feel free to use walnuts, pecans, almonds, or pistachio nuts.  
  • If omitting chocolate chips, use 3/4 cups chopped nuts

How to Shape and Bake 

  • The dough should be firm enough to form into a log with floured hands.  Divide the dough in half then shape on a parchment-lined baking sheet (alternative: Butter and flour baking sheet).  Form a log that is approximately 12-inches long and 2-inches wide.  Slighted flatten the top of the log.  
  • Bake in a preheated 350℉ oven for 35 minutes or until slightly firm to the touch. 

Cool the biscotti logs on their baking sheet for approximately 10 minutes turning each slice once.

Slicing Biscotti and the Second Bake

Carefully lift the slightly cooled long onto a cutting board.  Using a serrated knife slice into 3/4-inch slices on a diagonal.

Place each biscotti cut side down on the same baking sheet.  Return to the oven and bake an additional 10 minutes.  Cool completely before dipping or drizzling with melted chocolate, which is optional but is so delicious.  Store in a tin or other airtight container.  I store my biscotti in a cool basement storage room.  They will keep beautifully for at least 2-3 weeks.

Gift Giving

 Biscotti are such pretty cookies, and make great gifts for coffee lovers, tea lovers, hot chocolate lovers, and cookie lovers! So, basically, everyone!  

Black mug with chocolate hazelnut biscotti stacked inside with green bow tied around biscotti
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Double Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti

These Double Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti are studded with roasted hazelnuts and chocolate chips, then dipped in or drizzled with melted chocolate. You'll love the deep chocolate flavor, and how easy this classic biscotti recipe is to make!

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword biscotti, chocolate biscotti, chocolate hazelnut biscotti, edible gift, hazelnut biscotti
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 25 biscotti
Calories 178 kcal
Author Janet Barton

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts chopped and toasted
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dark chocolate 52 - 70% dark, melted and tempered

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350℉ butter and flour 2 large baking sheets or line with parchment paper.

  2. In a bowl whisk together, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat until combined well. Stir in flour mixture to form a stiff dough. Stir in hazelnuts and chocolate chips.

  3. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper with floured hands form dough into two slightly flattened logs, each 12-inches long and 2 inches wide. Bake logs for 35 minutes, or until slightly firm to the touch. Cool biscotti on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.

  4. On a cutting board, with a serrated knife, cut biscotti diagonally into 3/4-inch slices. Arrange biscotti, cut sides down, on the baking sheet, and bake until crisp, about 10 minutes. Cool biscotti on a rack. When cool, dip or drizzle melted chocolate on the biscotti. Let chocolate harden completely before storing.

Recipe Notes

Top Recipe Tips

  • Using a serrated knife makes slicing easier.  Especially with the hazelnuts and chocolate chips.  
  • If using salted butter reduce the salt to 1/2 teaspoon.
  • Dipping in chocolate is completely optional 
  • Milk chocolate chips can be used in place of semi-sweet.
  • Any nut works great in this recipe.  Feel free to use walnuts, pecans, almonds, or pistachio nuts.  
  • If omitting chocolate chips, use 3/4 cups chopped nuts

Gift Giving

Biscotti are such pretty cookies, and make great gifts for coffee lovers, tea lovers, hot chocolate lovers, and cookie lovers! So, basically, everyone!  

Storage

Store in a tin or other airtight container.  I store my biscotti in a cool basement storage room.  They will keep beautifully for at least 2-3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts
Double Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti
Amount Per Serving (1 biscotti)
Calories 178 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 21mg7%
Sodium 145mg6%
Potassium 130mg4%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 108IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Jo says

    December 18, 2021 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    What A wonder easy recipe for a deli cookie. I bought hazelnuts recently at Traders Joe’s toasted some they are in fridge Waiting to bE used in something special. I have to comm on the photos that are stunning truly beautiful artisic. Thanks for the wonder recipes posts i truly enjoy them and looking forward to recieving your newsletters Happy holidays🎄🎄🎄🎄

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    • Janet Barton says

      December 19, 2021 at 1:36 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind compliments. Trader Joe’s is such a wonderful resource for buying nuts. Please let me know if you make the Biscotti or if you have any questions. Happy Holidays to you! 🎄

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