Coconut Chocolate Biscotti Food

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl and mixing well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Add the dry ingredients and chocolate chips and stir on low speed until just combined.
• Dust a work surface with flour. Using a rubber spatula, scrape the sticky dough out onto the work surface and dust the top of the dough lightly with flour. Using your hands, shape the dough into a rough ball (if it's still too sticky, dust with a bit more flour) and cut in half. Form the dough pieces into two short logs by rolling back and forth. Place the logs onto the prepared baking sheet and shape into longer logs about ¾-inch high and 2 inches wide. Allow enough space for the logs to spread a few inches while they bake. Bake for about 35 minutes, until firm to the touch. Let the biscotti logs cool on the pan for about 5 minutes, or until just cool enough to touch (if you wait any longer, the biscotti will be difficult to cut); then, using a sharp knife, slice the logs on the diagonal into ¾-inch slices (I do this right on the baking sheet). They will crumble just a bit; don't worry about it. Turn the biscotti on their sides (so that the cut sides are down) and place back in the oven for 10 minutes to dry and crisp up. Let cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with coffee, tea or warm milk.
• Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The dough can be frozen for up to 3 months: Shape the dough into logs, wrap each securely in plastic wrap, and place them in a sealable bag. When ready to bake, remove the logs from the freezer, thaw the dough until pliable, and then proceed with recipe. To freeze after baking: After the cookies are completely cooled, double-wrap them securely with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BISCOTTI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and semisweet chocolate until blended. Dissolve coffee granules in hot water; beat into chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead in almonds. On a baking sheet coated with cooking spray, shape dough into a 12-in. x 3-in. rectangle. Bake at 350° for 28-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes. , Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 13 slices. Place cut side down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm and crisp, turning once. Remove to a wire rack to cool., Drizzle white chocolate over biscotti; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE-COCONUT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly splash a 15-by-10-inch rimmed baking sheet evenly with water, then line with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, stir together cookie crumbs, sugar, and butter until combined. Evenly press onto bottom and up sides of prepared baking sheet. Bake, rotating halfway through, until firm, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; cool, about 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle cooled crust evenly with pecans and chocolate. Pour condensed milk over the top, spreading to cover completely (do not let it drip over the edges). Sprinkle with coconut.
• Bake until coconut is toasted, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool completely. Trim edges, if desired, and cut into equal-size bars.

COCONUT CHOCOLATE BISCOTTI

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on medium speed after each addition until incorporated.
• Mix in the vanilla and then the coconut until well combined.
• With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture and mix just until combined.
• The dough will be sticky.
• With the mixer still on low, mix in the chocolate chips (and almonds, if using) .
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F.
• Line a large cookie sheet with parchment.
• Divide the dough into equal halves and place on the cookie sheet.
• Working on the sheet, shape each half into a loaf about 10 inches long, 3 inches wide, and 3/4 inch high.
• Bake until the tops are browned, cracked, and crusty, and spring back slightly when gently pressed, 30 to 35 minutes.
• Cool about 30 minutes on the cookie sheet.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F.
• Transfer each loaf to a cutting board and with a sharp serrated bread knife, cut 1/2-inch slices crosswise on the diagonal.
• When slicing, hold the sides of the loaf near each cut to keep the slices neat.
• Put the slices cut side down on the cookie sheet and bake until the biscotti are dried and the cut surfaces are lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the cookie sheet to a rack and let the biscotti cool completely. The biscotti may give slightly when pressed but will harden as they cool.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BISCOTTI

Steps:

• In a standing mixer with a paddle attachment combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Mix together eggs, egg whites and vanilla extract. Gradually add egg mixture to flour mixture blending on low. Toss almonds with chocolate chips then add to flour mixture and blend just until combined.
• On a well floured surface roll dough into 2 logs, 2 inches in diameter. Place on a greased sheet pan and brush with beaten egg. Bake at 350 degrees until light golden brown, about 30-35 minutes. Allow logs to cool 15 minutes then cut into slices on the bias. Place slices on a greased sheet pan and bake in a 350 degree oven until toasted, about 15-20 minutes. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

COCONUT WALNUT BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and the butter. Stir in the coconut extract and the eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt, stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, fold in the coconut and walnuts.
• Divide dough into 2 pieces. Roll each piece out into a log about 10 inches long. Place them on an unprepared cookie sheet and flatten them til they are 3 inches wide.
• Bake for 30 - 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. Cool on baking sheet for 10 - 15 minutes.
• Slice the logs crosswise into 1/2 inch wide slices. Place slices cut side down onto the baking sheet.
• Return to oven for an additional 15 minutes. Until crisp and light brown. Cool and store in an airtight container.

COCONUT WALNUT BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Stir in the coconut extract and the eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, fold in the coconut and walnuts.
• Divide dough into 2 pieces. Roll each piece out into a log about 10 inches long. Place them on an unprepared cookie sheet and flatten them until they are about 3 inches wide.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. Cool on baking sheet for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Slice the logs crosswise into 1/2 inch wide slices. Place slices cut side down onto the baking sheet.
• Return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, until crisp and light brown. Cool and store in an airtight container.

COCONUT BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Spread 1 cup coconut flakes on a baking sheet and bake until toasted, about 3 minutes. Let cool completely. Transfer to a food processor; add the granulated sugar and pulse until finely ground. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Whisk the coconut-sugar mixture, the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Melt the coconut oil in the microwave; add to the flour mixture along with the vanilla and 1/3 cup water and mix with a wooden spoon until a stiff dough forms. Stir in the macadamia nuts and the remaining 1/2 cup coconut flakes; gently knead until the dough comes together.
• Divide the dough in half and shape into two 9-by-2-inch logs; place 1 log on each baking sheet. Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the logs are firm and golden, about 25 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
• Let the logs cool 10 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board; slice diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-inch-thick pieces. Arrange the slices cut-side down on the baking sheets. Bake, flipping halfway through, until just golden and the centers still have a little give, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely on the baking sheets. (The biscotti will crisp as they cool.)
• Whisk the confectioners' sugar, coconut cream and coconut extract until smooth. Dip the biscotti in the glaze; sprinkle with coarse sugar.

COCONUT BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl cream together sugar and butter.
• Add vanilla, eggs and coconut.
• Add 1/2 cup flour and baking powder, mix well. Add remaining flour.
• Stir in nuts if desired.
• On a large sprayed cookie sheet divide dough in half and shape into two logs. (I usually spray my hands with non stick cooking spray for this.).
• Bake for 20-25 minutes.
• Reduce oven temp to 300.
• Cool for 5-10 minutes remove logs from cookie sheets to a cooling rack. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
• Cut logs into 3/4 inch slices and place back on cookie sheet, bake for 15-20 minutes or until desired crispness.
• Cool completely and either dip or drizzle with melted chocolate.
• Store in a air tight can or jar. Do not store in plastic.

COCONUT-MACADAMIA BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and oil until blended. Beat in eggs and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in coconut and nuts., Divide dough in half. On parchment-lined baking sheets, shape each half into an 8x3-in. rectangle. Bake about 25 minutes or until set., Place pans on wire racks. When cool enough to handle, transfer baked rectangles to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Return to pans, cut side down., Bake 15-18 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway into mixture; allow excess to drip. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container.

ALMOND FLOUR BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350 F
• In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut oil, sugar and almond extract.
• Add in the almond flour, baking powder, salt and pistachios and mix well until a dough forms. It should be slightly wet.
• Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
• Wet your hands, and place the dough in the center of the baking sheet forming a log, around 9" long and 3" wide- it should have a slight oval shape.
• Bake for 20-22 minutes, until the top and edges are golden brown.
• Remove from oven and let it cool completely for 10-15 minutes.
• Lower the oven temperature to 300 F.
• Once the cookie cools, slice into 1/2" sticks. You should have about 12-14. Place them back on the baking sheet onto one of the sides.
• Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, flip them, and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let them cool completely, they will harden as they set.
• For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and the brewed chai, and drizzle over each biscotti. You can top them with more chopped pistachios.
• Store them in an air tight container for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.

COCONUT BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F.
• Combine first five ingredients. In a separate large bowl, combine sugar, vanilla, and eggs and beat with electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes or until thick. Add flour mixture and coconut; stir to combine (dough will be very sticky).
• Turn dough out onto a heavily floured surface; knead lightly 7 or 8 times. Shape dough into a 15 x 3-inch roll. Place roll on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and pat to 1-inch thickness.
• Bake at 300°F for 40 minutes or until roll is golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack.
• Cut roll diagonally into 20 (1/2-inch thick) slices; stand slices upright on baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes (cookies will be slightly soft in center but will harden as they cool). Remove from baking sheet; cool completely on wire rack.

HEALTHY DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and vanilla extract. Stir in the coconut sugar. Add in the flour mixture, stirring until fully incorporated. Fold in the diced dark chocolate.
• Transfer the cookie dough to the prepared baking sheet, and shape into a long and skinny rectangle that's 2 ¼" wide and ¾" tall using your hands or a spatula. (If the cookie dough sticks to your hands, rub them with a little neutral-tasting oil first!)
• Bake at 350°F for 33-35 minutes. (The outside should be very dry and crusty!) Let the rectangle of baked cookie dough cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes (no more and no less!).
• Transfer the rectangle of baked cookie dough to a cutting board. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the rectangle into ½"-thick strips (no wider!), working from one short end of the rectangle to the other. (Both diagonal strips and horizontal strips will work!) You should end up with cookies that are ½" thick, ¾" tall, and 2 ¼"+ wide.
• Place the cookies onto the original baking sheet with one cut side facing down and the other cut side facing up. Bake at 350°F, flipping the cookies halfway through, for 6-8 minutes (for centers with just a bit of "give") or 12-16 minutes (for centers that are completely hard and dry). Cool completely to room temperature on the baking sheet.

COCONUT CHOCOLATE ALMOND BISCOTTI

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on medium speed after each addition until incorporated. Mix in the vanilla and then the coconut until well combined. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture and mix just until combined. The dough will be sticky. With the mixer still on low, mix in the almonds and chocolate chips. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment. Divide the dough into equal halves and place on the cookie sheet. Working on the sheet, shape each half into a loaf about 10 inches long, 3 inches wide, and 3/4 inch high. Bake until the tops are browned, cracked, and crusty, and spring back slightly when gently pressed, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool about 30 minutes on the cookie sheet. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F. Transfer each loaf to a cutting board and with a sharp serrated bread knife, cut 1/2-inch slices crosswise on the diagonal. When slicing, hold the sides of the loaf near each cut to keep the slices neat. Put the slices cut side down on the cookie sheet and bake until the biscotti are dried and the cut surfaces are lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the cookie sheet to a rack and let the biscotti cool completely. The biscotti may give slightly when pressed but will harden as they cool.

COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIP BISCOTTI

Steps:

• For the dough:
• Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
• Whisk flour, baking powder and salt together. Set aside.
• Cream butter and sugar together in large mixing bowl, scraping bowl down periodically. Add eggs, one at a time. Blend in vanilla.
• Mix in dry ingredients. Lastly, add coconut and chocolate chips.
• Divide dough between two baking sheets. Shape into two logs that are 1" high and just under 3" wide, one per baking sheet. The length will depend on the amount of dough on each baking sheet.
• Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on baking rack for 20 minutes.
• For the topping:
• Stir together sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
• After 20 minutes, use two spatulas to transfer each loaf to cutting board. Slice into ¾" slices. Return slices back to parchment covered baking sheet.
• Roll each slice in cinnamon/sugar mixture and return back to baking sheets.
• Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and use a metal spatula to turn biscotti over. Return to oven, rotating the pans front to back and side to side. Bake at 350° for an additional 15 minutes, until biscotti are golden brown.
• Remove from oven and eat hot, warm or cold.