Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tbsp. cocoa powder
1 egg white
1 tsp. water
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup pecans, chopped coarsely
2 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
pinch of salt
3 eggs and 1 egg yolk
1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
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Directions: |
Directions:In a large bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; set aside. In another medium bowl, beat egg white and water for about 30 seconds or until frothy. Add the chocolate chips and pecan pieces; mix well. Take 1/2 cup of the sugar/spice mixture and add it into the chocolate chip/pecan mixture and mix until well-coated. Set aside. In the bowl with the rest of the sugar/spice mixture; add flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder. Mix until all the dry ingredients are well-blended. Make a well in the middle of this mixture and add the eggs, egg yolk, melted chocolate, melted butter and vanilla. Mix them with a fork until blended, then continue to mix all the dry ingredients in the bowl together, until they are well-incorporated. Add in 1/2 cup of the coated chocolate chip/pecan mixture. If it is too difficult to mix with a spoon, you can knead it with your hands. Divide dough in half and form 2 logs about 12x14-inches long. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet around 4 inches apart. With a large spoon, take the rest of the chocolate chip/pecan mixture and spoon it on the top of the logs; pressing it slightly into the dough. Bake in a preheated 350º oven for 20 minutes or until firm. Remove from oven and cool for at least 10 minutes. Using a serrated knife, cut each log into 1/2 to 3/4-inch slices. Note: These biscotti do not have to be twice baked. If you prefer a very dry biscotti, leave them out uncovered overnight. |
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Notes: This was a cookie recipe I entered for a "Domino's" sugar cookie contest 25 years ago. I tried to create a recipe that combined mom's spiced pecans and chocolate Italian cookies, to make a chocolate spiced biscotti. The directions are a bit confusing, but there was a time limit on how long it could take to make them. I did not win, but then some judges have no taste! I made them again recently and everyone agreed, they were phenomenally good!
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