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Double Chocolate Biscotti

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Double Chocolate Biscotti. Need I say more? Okay. Okay. You twisted my arm. It is a blog after all.

This Double Chocolate Biscotti recipe is made using a boxed cake mix. Yes, cake mix! While I love to bake from scratch, baking requires a lot of time. Shortcuts like this one really help with a busy lifestyle. And, why not? They are delicious!

Three years ago my girls wanted to make Christmas gifts for their teachers. I asked them to think of something all their teachers would like. They responded with coffee. So, we decided to get coffee mugs, and different colors of nail polish and use the nail polish to make painted watercolor mugs.

We wanted to put something in the coffee mug to complete the gift. That is how we landed on making biscotti. It is the perfect pairing to coffee. They are absolutely delicious and there's something about dipping a biscotti into an aromatic cup of coffee or into a rich cup of cappuccino.

While I worked as a pastry chef, I hadn't made biscotti. I researched quick biscotti recipes and found that you can make biscotti using a boxed cake mix. How cool is that? Bonus...it's super cost-effective. And, some of the work is already done for you. Sign me up!

METHOD

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Then, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, all-purpose flour, oil, eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Using your hand or stand mixer, mix the ingredients starting on low. Once the dough starts to take shape, increase the speed to medium until everything is combined. The dough will be thick.

Now, add the chocolate chips and mix briefly.

Next, turn the dough out onto the lined baking sheet.

Start to form the dough into a log that is about 13 inches long and about 3-1/2 to 4 inches wide. Bake 25-30 minutes. The biscotti will be firm to the touch.

Allow the cookies to cool for 15-20 minutes. Once cooled to the touch, transfer the log onto a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut 3/4 to 1-inch wide pieces the length of the log.

Arrange the biscotti, cut side down, onto the baking sheet. Bake the biscotti for 10-15 minutes.

Transfer the biscotti to a rack and cool completely.

Once cooled, use the remaining chocolate chips to make a chocolate drizzle.

Place the chips into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave the chocolate in 10-15 second increments and stir in between each heating. Once the chocolate is completely melted, use a fork to drizzle the chocolate over the biscotti. Allow the chocolate to set.

Time to serve!

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Cooking Method
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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Rest Time: 10 mins Total Time: 55 mins
Servings 14
Description

Double Chocolate Biscotti are classic Italian cookies with a life-hack twist. This shortcut recipe uses boxed chocolate cake mix for its base and is dairy-free. Mix in mini chocolate chips for that extra chocolatey kick. 

Ingredients
  • 1 Box Chocolate Cake Mix (Duncan Hines)
  • 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil (Alternative Refined Coconut Oil)
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips (Dairy-Free/Allergen-Free)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Chips (Dairy-Free/Allergen-Free for Decorating)
Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. 

  3. In a mixing bowl combine cake mix, all-purpose flour, oil, eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Using your hand or stand mixer, mix the ingredients starting on low. Once the dough starts to take shape, increase the speed to medium until everything is combined. The dough will be thick.

  4. Add the chocolate chips and mix briefly. 

  5. Turn the dough out onto the lined baking sheet. 

  6. Start to form the dough into a log that is 13 inches long and about 3-1/2 to 4 inches wide. Bake 25-30 minutes. The biscotti will be firm to the touch. 

  7. Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes. Once cooled to the touch, transfer the log onto a cutting board.  Using a serrated knife, cut 3/4 to 1-inch wide pieces the length of the log.

  8. Arrange the biscotti, cut side down, onto the baking sheet. Bake the biscotti for 10-15 minutes.

  9. Transfer the biscotti to a rack and cool completely. 

  10. Once cooled, use the remaining chocolate chips to make a chocolate drizzle. 

    Place the chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the chocolate in 10-15 second increments and stir in between each heating. Once the chocolate is melted, use a fork to drizzle the chocolate over the biscotti.

    You can also use the double-boiler method to melt the chocolate. 

  11. Allow the chocolate to set and serve. 

    For a faster set, place the cookies into your refrigerator or freezer to set the chocolate. 

Keywords: Chocolate, Biscotti, Chocolate Chip, Dairy-free, Cookies
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