We are now quite literally in the homestretch of the holidays. We have two days before Christmas Day (and Christmas Eve is a big day in some families, which leaves you with less time). However, I do find that even with my excessive amounts of baking, I end up needing more last minute. Biscotti have a longer bake time but the recipe itself is forgiving if you are not exact, which is helpful when we are distracted. For our last Recipe of the Day, we have Easy Chocolate Chip Biscotti!
Easy Chocolate Chip Biscotti Recipe
These are easy to make and always a crowd favourite for any age! (Kids sometimes struggle with biscotti, I suspect because of their texture, but the chocolate chips win them over.) Eat them as is, or pair with hot chocolate, tea, or coffee!
Ingredients
-1/4 cup room temperature salted butter
-3/4 cup white granulated sugar
-2 large room temperature eggs
-2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
-2 cups all purpose flour
-1 teaspoon baking powder
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper (not wax paper).
3. In a stand mixer with paddle attachment (or with a hand mixer), cream butter and sugar together until fully mixed.
4. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together (there should be no remaining lumps).
6. Mix in flour mixture on slow speed until fully combined (do not overmix).
7. Mix in chocolate chips.
8. Divide dough into equal halves and shape each into a 7-8 inch log (roughly 1 ½ inches tall).
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes- the logs should be barely golden and will be slightly bouncy to the touch.
10. Allow logs to cool for 30 minutes.
11. Use a sharp serrated knife to cut the log into slices (3/4 inch wide) and place the biscotti cut-side up on the baking sheet.
12. Bake for another 12-15 minutes until dry to the touch.
13. Allow biscotti to fully cool before eating.
Want more holiday recipes, including chocolate pretzel sleighs and cheese balls? You can find them here!
Will you be making these easy chocolate chip biscotti?
Cheers,
The Historian
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