Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
30-35 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in pistachios and chocolate chips.
- Divide dough in half and shape each half into a 12-inch log.
- Place logs on prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Using a serrated knife, slice logs diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Arrange biscotti on baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until dry and crispy.
- Dip each biscotti in melted semi-sweet chocolate and place on a wire rack to cool.
Nutritional Information:
(Per biscotti)
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 110mg
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 24g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Crispy and crunchy
- Slightly sweet with a hint of pistachio and chocolate
- Perfect for dipping in coffee or tea
User Comments:
- "These biscotti are so delicious and addictive!"
- "I love the combination of pistachios and chocolate."
- "These are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee."
- "They're easy to make and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week."
- "I would definitely recommend these biscotti to anyone looking for a sweet and satisfying snack."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use coarsely chopped pistachios so that they don't get lost in the batter.
- If you don't have semi-sweet chocolate chips, you can use dark chocolate or white chocolate instead.
- To make the biscotti even crispier, bake them for a few extra minutes.
- Store biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
