This Chocolate-Dipped Orange Biscotti recipe combines the zesty flavor of orange with rich chocolate, making it a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. These biscotti are ideal for serving with coffee or tea and make excellent Christmas cookies to share with family and friends.
The recipe is simple to follow and yields crunchy, flavorful biscotti that are perfect for dipping. With a hint of orange zest and a luscious chocolate coating, these cookies are sure to impress.
Delicious Chocolate-Dipped Orange Biscotti
These biscotti are twice-baked for a perfect crunch and are infused with orange zest for a refreshing flavor. The chocolate dip adds a rich finish, making them a festive addition to your holiday cookie platter. This recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields about 24 biscotti.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips for dipping
- Optional: additional orange zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the orange zest and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Shape the Dough: Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 12 inches long on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten the logs slightly.
- First Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Slice and Second Bake: Cut the logs into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place the slices back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, turning halfway through, until crisp.
- Dip in Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler. Dip one end of each biscotti into the melted chocolate and place on a wire rack to set. Optionally, sprinkle with additional orange zest before the chocolate hardens.
- Serve: Once the chocolate has set, serve the biscotti with coffee or tea, or package them as gifts.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 biscotti
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
