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    Triple Chocolate Biscotti (Cantucci al Cioccolato)

    Published: May 28, 2021, Last updated: May 28, 2021 by Emily This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Triple Chocolate Biscotti (cantucci) made with cocoa powder, chocolate chips and dipped in luscious melted chocolate. Rich, decadent and delicious, perfect for dipping in your morning cappuccino or cup of tea.

    An overhead shot of chocolate biscotti on a cooling rack

    Cantucci al Cioccolato or Chocolate Biscotti are perfect cookies for dunking into your morning cappuccino, tea or coffee.

    These biscotti are twice-baked making them extra crispy and crunchy with a deep and decadent chocolate flavour...oh yes, we're talking triple chocolate here!

    They're also super simple to make and keep well for weeks so your chocolate fix is never far away. See the full recipe below including our step by step photos and video tutorial, enjoy!

    Ingredients - what you need

    See the photo below that shows you everything you need to make the most delicious chocolate biscotti plus some important tips on ingredients.

    An overhead shot of all the ingredients you need to make chocolate biscotti
    • Flour - use all-purpose flour and make sure to sift it with the cocoa powder to avoid lumps.
    • Cocoa powder - use a good quality cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavour.
    • Sugar - you can use either granulated or caster sugar.
    • Eggs - make sure to use large eggs, at room temperature.
    • Honey - honey not only adds sweetness but helps with the crunchy texture so don't skip it. Make sure you use clear honey.
    • Vanilla - use vanilla extract and not essence.
    • Salt - a little salt really brings out the chocolate flavour, I also sprinkle a little sea salt on top of the biscotti as they set.
    • Chocolate chips - I like to use dark chocolate (bitter-sweet) but you can use sweeter chocolate if you like (milk, semi-sweet, white).
    • Chocolate - again, I like to use dark chocolate for dipping the biscotti in but use whatever chocolate you like just make sure it's good quality.

    Sift the flour and cocoa powder into a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar and salt and whisk everything together until well incorporated (photos 1-3).

    In a separate bowl add 2 large eggs and 1 egg yolk (reserve the extra egg white for brushing the biscotti). Add the vanilla extract and honey and lightly beat the eggs together.

    Step by step photos showing how to mix chocolate biscotti dough

    Make a well in the centre of the dry mixture and add the eggs and vanilla. Using a fork, mix everything together until a rough dough starts to form (photos 4 & 5).

    Add the chocolate chips and knead the dough with your hands until it comes together. It may seem to dry at first but don’t add any more liquid it will come together after a minute or so (photo 6).

    Step by step photos showing how to knead biscotti dough

    For the dough into a ball and cut in half. Shape each half into small logs then press each log to about 2cm (¾ inch) thick and 4 inches wide (photos 7-9).

    Place them on a lined baking tray and brush the tops of the logs with a little egg white. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes (photo 10).

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes. Turn the oven down to 265F (130C) then cut each log diagonally to create biscotti about ½ inch thick (1cm) thick (photo 11).

    Step by step photos showing how to bake and cut biscotti

    Arrange the biscotti back on the baking tray and bake for another 25 minutes, remove and set aside (photo 12).

    Melt the chocolate in a bowl above a pot of gently simmering water (or use a microwave) and dip one end of each biscotti in the melted chocolate. Let the cookies set before serving (photos 13-16).

    Step by step photos showing how to dunk chocolate biscotti in melted chocolate

    Recipe tips and FAQs

    • Don't add more liquid - when mixing the dough it may seem dry but as you knead it, it soon comes together. See the process shots or video tutorial for what the texture of the dough should look like.
    • Use a sharp knife for cutting - make sure to use a shape knife to cut the biscotti and don't use a serrated knife or the biscotti are likely to crumble.
    • Variations - feel free to change the chocolate chips and dipping chocolate for whatever kind you like. You can also add things like orange essence or zest into the dough to switch up the flavour.
    • Let them set - let the melted chocolate set on the biscotti before storing.
    How long do they last?

    The biscotti will keep well in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks.

    Can I freeze them?

    You can freeze baked cookies or raw dough. Make sure to defrost the cookies before serving or baking.

    A close up of chocolate biscotti dipped in chocolate

    More Italian cookies you might like

    • Pignoli Cookies (Biscotti ai Pinoli)
    • White Chocolate and Pistachio Cantucci Biscuits
    • Chocolate Salami (Salame di Cioccolato)
    • Orange Chocolate Cantucci Biscuits
    • Italian Almond Cookies (Ricciarelli)

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    Triple Chocolate Biscotti

    Triple Chocolate Biscotti (cantucci) made with cocoa powder, chocolate chips and dipped in luscious melted chocolate. Rich, decadent and delicious, perfect for dipping in your morning cappuccino or cup of tea.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Modern Italian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 50 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour
    Servings 20 biscotti
    Calories 145kcal
    Author Emily Kemp

    Ingredients

    • 1 + ½ cups all-purpose flour (200g)
    • ½ cup cocoa powder (50g)
    • ¾ cup sugar (150g)
    • 3 large eggs at room temperature
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup dark chocolate chips (100g)
    • 1 pinch salt
    • ¾ cup chocolate for dipping (dark,semisweet or bittersweet) 100g

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350F (180C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
    • Sift the flour and cocoa powder into a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar and salt and whisk everything together until well incorporated.
    • In a separate bowl add 2 large eggs and 1 egg yolk (reserve the extra egg white for brushing the biscotti). Add the vanilla extract and honey and lightly beat the eggs together.
    • Make a well in the centre of the dry mixture and add the eggs and vanilla. Using a fork, mix everything together until a rough dough starts to form.
    • Add the chocolate chips and knead the dough with your hands until it comes together. It may seem to dry at first but don’t add anymore liquid it will come together after a minute or so.
    • For the dough into a ball and cut in half. Shape each half into small logs then press each log to about 2cm (¾ inch) thick and 4 inches wide.
    • Place them on a lined baking tray and brush the tops of the logs with a little egg white. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes. Turn the oven down to 265F (130C) then cut each log diagonally to create biscotti about ½ ich thick (1cm) thick.
    • Arrange the biscotti back on the baking tray and bake for another 25 minutes, remove and set aside.
    • Melt the chocolate in a bowl above a pot of gently simmering water (or use a microwave) and dip one end of each biscotti in the melted chocolate. Let the cookies set before serving.

    Notes

    • Don't add more liquid - when mixing the dough it may seem dry but as you knead it, it soon comes together. See the process shots or video tutorial for what the texture of the dough should look like.
    • Use a sharp knife for cutting - make sure to use a shape knife to cut the biscotti and don't use a serrated knife or the biscotti are likely to crumble.
    • Variations - feel free to change the chocolate chips and dipping chocolate for whatever kind you like. You can also add things like orange essence or zest into the dough to switch up the flavour.
    • Let them set - let the melted chocolate set on the biscotti before storing.
    • Storage - the biscotti will keep well in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks or can be frozen.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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