Mayan Chocolate Biscotti Recipe

By dette

Those who enjoy Mexican hot chocolate will also like the subtle sweetness and slight heat found in every bite of this perked-up biscotti. —Chris Michalowski, Dallas, Texas

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1-1/2 teaspoons coffee liqueur
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ancho chili pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 ounce 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, grated

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in coffee liqueur and vanilla. Combine the flour, chili pepper, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the pecans, chocolate chips and grated chocolate.
Divide dough in half. On an ungreased baking sheet, shape each half into a 10-in. x 2-in. rectangle. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
Place pans on wire racks. When cool enough to handle, transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2 dozen.
Originally published as Mayan Chocolate Biscotti in Tas


Nutritional Facts
1 cookie equals 191 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 81 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.