Description
Classic Italian chocolate-dipped almond biscotti bring Mediterranean charm to home kitchens with crisp texture and rich flavor. Rich chocolate coating and roasted almonds create an irresistible dessert experience you will savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups (595 ml) oat flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) slivered almonds
- ½ cup (120 ml) coconut oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) coconut sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup
- 2 tbsps vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) chocolate chips
- 2 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, establishing an optimal baking environment for crisp and flavorful biscotti.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine oat flour, baking soda, and salt, creating a uniform dry base for the dough.
- Wet Ingredient Integration: Blend coconut sugar, maple syrup, coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla into the dry mixture. Gently fold slivered almonds throughout the dough, ensuring even distribution and nutty texture.
- Dough Conditioning: Refrigerate the prepared mixture for 10-20 minutes to stabilize consistency and facilitate easier shaping.
- Log Formation and Initial Baking: Craft two elongated logs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, each measuring approximately 10-12 inches long and 3 inches wide. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes until achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Cooling and Secondary Baking: Allow logs to cool completely, then reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees. Slice logs into 3/4 inch segments, positioning cut-side down on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating midway to ensure uniform crispness and achieve perfect texture.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips using a double boiler, stirring continuously to prevent burning. Delicately dip biscotti tops into melted chocolate and sprinkle with remaining almonds for added crunch and visual appeal.
- Finishing Touch: Allow chocolate coating to set completely, creating a pristine finish that preserves the biscotti’s delightful texture and flavor profile before serving or storing.
Notes
- Chill Dough for Perfect Texture: Refrigerate the dough for 10-20 minutes to make shaping easier and improve overall consistency, preventing sticky handling.
- Slice with Precision: Cut biscotti into uniform 3/4 inch segments for consistent crispness and professional-looking results during second baking.
- Master Chocolate Melting: Use a double boiler technique to melt chocolate chips smoothly, preventing burning and ensuring a silky, glossy coating.
- Optimize Baking Stages: Lower oven temperature for second baking to achieve maximum crunchiness without burning, rotating biscotti midway for even toasting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg