This Mess Is Ours
Biscotti, a staple in Italian households, has been enjoyed for centuries. And it just happens to be one of my favorite treats on the planet! This type of cookie is known for its crunchy texture.
Biscotti cookies are typically made with simple ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, and almonds. They can be enjoyed on their own or dipped in a hot beverage such as coffee or tea.
- vanilla bean – granulated sugar – unsalted butter – eggs – vanilla extract – all-purpose flour – baking powder – fine sea salt – piment d'ville chile powder – slivered almonds – chopped chocolate
Ingredients
Chocolate chips, chile powder, vanilla, and almonds work together, to create this delicious and satisfying biscotti. No chile powder on hand or don't want to us it? That's ok too this recipe for biscotti is great without it also.
1
Heat oven to 325° F. With a small knife, scrape the vanilla beans from the pod & place into a small bowl. Add the sugar & use your fingers to mix the vanilla evenly into the sugar. Set aside.
2
With an electric mixer, cream the butter until light. Add the vanilla sugar & mix until fluffy. Add the eggs & the vanilla extract & mix until smooth. Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, chile powder, chocolate, & almonds. Stir into the butter mixture.
3
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide dough into three pieces. On a lightly floured surface, shape each piece of dough into a log that is about 1 ¼ inches in diameter. Place logs onto the baking sheet, spacing them as far as possible. Bake in the center of the oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
4
Place the logs on a cutting board & let them cool slightly. With a serrated knife, cut the logs on the diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Place on the baking sheet, cut side down. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes, turning once. Transfer cookies to a rack to cool.