Double Chocolate Almond Biscotti
Try these sophisticated Italian-style biscuits, perfect as a gift or an after dinner treat
Why these flavors work
Vanilla and almond share 216 flavor compounds, the molecular overlap behind why they sit well together. See the comparison →
By the same chemistry, chocolate also goes with malt, coffee and filbert.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Chocolate | 1 oz (28g) semisweet | 155 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Almond | 1 almond (1.2g) | 7 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 200g plain flour , plus extra for shaping the dough
- 60g cocoa powder
- 150g caster sugar
- 60g dark chocolate , chopped
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 eggs , beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100g blanched almonds , toasted
- 100g white chocolate , chopped
Directions
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