At #9, mini semi-sweet chocolate chips take the place of the toasted almonds in #10. Melted butter and a little brown sugar give the dough a chocolate chip cookie flavor, while the second bake keeps the texture crisp. Choose this version if you prefer chocolate in each bite to pieces of toasted nuts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 tsp Baking powder (provides the necessary structure)
- 1/4 tsp Salt (balances the sweetness of the chocolate)
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar (keeps the dough light and crisp)
- 1/4 cup Light brown sugar (packed, for a subtle hint of that classic chocolate chip cookie flavor)
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 2 large Eggs (room temperature)
- 1.5 tsp Vanilla extract (enhances the chocolate notes)
- 3/4 cup Mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (mini chips are highly recommended here; regular chips make the logs much harder to slice cleanly)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract together until completely smooth and well combined.
- Gradually pour the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Use a sturdy wooden spoon or rubber spatula to mix until a slightly sticky dough forms.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Divide it equally into two halves. Shape each half into a log measuring about 9 inches long and 2.5 inches wide. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 3 inches of space between them.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the logs are firm and the edges begin to turn lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the logs cool on the baking sheet for exactly 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce your oven temperature to 325°F (165°C).
- Carefully transfer the slightly cooled logs to a cutting board. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the logs straight across or on a slight diagonal into 3/4-inch thick slices. Press firmly but gently to cut through the chocolate chips without crumbling the dough.
- Arrange the slices cut-side down on the baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, flip each slice over, and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until completely dry and crispy. Let them cool entirely on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 99mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 171IUCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
Use mini chocolate chips to make the baked logs easier to slice. Let the melted butter cool slightly before combining it with the eggs.
After the first bake, rest the logs for 10–15 minutes. Slice with a sharp serrated knife, using a gentle sawing motion to limit crumbling around the chocolate pieces.
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Could use some nuts in there for a crunch! But the chocolate is bomb.
Why do you need to cool for exactly 10 to 15 minutes? Seems arbitrary. I did 5 minutes and my logs cracked when I sliced—so… I guess it matters? 😅
Wow! Easy recipe, good taste. I made them for my grandma and she loved it!
That’s awesome! I’m glad your grandma loved them. I’m definitely going to try this recipe for my family! 😊
Looks good but honestly, how much chocolate is too much? 🤔 I usually love extra chocolate, but I don’t know if mini chips will cut it.
I dunno, this seems a bit complicated for cookies. Can I just buy them? lol
Not sure about melting the butter vs using softened. Also 25 min at 350 feels short? I would’ve baked longer first round.
These biscotti turned out amazing! They were the hit of the coffee table. My friends loved them!
Could you use regular chocolate chips instead of mini ones? I’m not sure they’re necessary.
How do you get them so crispy? Mine were kinda chewy.
Coffeehouse vibe achieved. I ate one while warm and crunchy—then it got even better after fully cooled.
Interesting. I tried biscotti before and mine were kinda soft in the middle, so I’m scared of underbaking. Does cooling really make it crisp or is it just the extra oven time?
Yes!! Biscotti always taste better cooled—like the chocolate sets up and the crunch locks in. I’m making these again for sure.
Why so much sugar? I think less would have been good! My dentist won’t be happy about these!
I love that you included the exact cooling and the oven temp drop—my last biscotti always burned or stayed soft in the middle. These instructions feel super “copycat coffeehouse.” Can’t wait to try!
Biscotti is too hard for me. I prefer soft cookies. But they do smell good!
I understand! Biscotti can be a bit tough for some people. You could try to make them softer by reducing the baking time! Still, glad you like the smell!
Soft cookies are the best! But biscotti is like, a whole other vibe. You dip it in coffee to make it better! What do y’all think?
I tried something similar before and my logs wouldn’t slice cleanly. The ‘firm + golden edges’ step helps—might save me again.
This seems overly sweet to me for a cookie-biscotti hybrid. Also 3/4 inch slices feels thick—shouldn’t they be thinner? I’ll try it with fewer chips maybe.
I don’t think it’s that easy. Mine didn’t rise at all, maybe my baking powder is old?
Crunchy bricks!!!
Haha yup—if you slice them right and let them fully crisp, you get that “brick” crunch 😄
Crunchy bricks?? That’s literally the goal of biscotti—mine were like rocks the first time though… might’ve baked too long 😅
Quick question: do you really need to cool the logs for EXACTLY 10 to 15 minutes? I always just guess… I guess I can set a timer though.
The amounts are weirdly specific (9 inches, 2.5 wide). I did it and it actually worked—clean slices! Woot.
I’m skeptical about the “exactly 10 to 15 minutes” cooling. Like… how is anyone measuring that precisely lol.
I think they mean “don’t slice while it’s piping hot,” but yeah—nobody has a biscotti timer and a stopwatch going lol. 12 minutes works for me most times.
Right?? “Exactly 10 to 15 minutes” sounds like someone timed it once and decided that’s the law of physics 😂 I just cool until I can touch it without burning myself.
“Let them cool on the wire rack entirely” is probably the step people skip, including me 😅. But I’ll try again—love biscotti.
Not gonna lie, the ingredient list says “1/4 tsp Salt balances the sweetness,” but I kinda think it might be too much with 1/2 cup sugar? Idk. I’ll probably taste test the dough.
Honestly 1/4 tsp salt doesn’t feel crazy at all with that much sugar—biscotti can handle it since it bakes up dry. But yeah, taste-testing the dough is the move (just don’t eat raw egg dough lol). If you’re worried, maybe try it on one batch first or reduce sugar slightly next time.
Okay but why do I always end up with crumbs when I slice? I used a serrated knife like it says and still crumb city.
These look dangerously good. Biscotti that’s actually crispy is the dream—especially with mini chips so they slice clean. I’ll try this exactly, especially the double-bake timing.
Mine came out a little too dark on the edges, but that’s probably my oven being rude. The dough was indeed slightly sticky and the slicing was way cleaner with mini chips—good call.
The instructions say “place on the baking sheet leaving at least 3 inches of space,” and I always overcrowd my pans. This is a sign to behave.
Haha I love that “this is a sign to behave” energy 😂 I’m also guilty of crowding pans. 3 inches feels like a lot until you try it—everything bakes more evenly.
I always ignore the spacing and then wonder why my biscotti come out pale and sort of… sad. You’re right. The pan needs room to breathe.
I made biscotti once and it turned into sadness bricks lol. The “reduce to 325°F” step is smart though. I’m hoping the longer cool + lower temp fixes it.
I don’t get why biscotti is always so hard. Just cook it longer maybe? If it’s bricks, it’s undercooked, right? Also 325°F seems too low for baking.
“Sadness bricks” 😂 I feel that. I’ve had biscotti come out like rocks too. The lower temp for the second bake sounds like it should dry them out without over-browning—fingers crossed for you!
I’m skeptical about the butter amount. 1/4 cup seems low for chocolate chip biscotti—mine might come out too dry.
Mine always comes out dry when I use too much flour. Not sure it’s the butter, honestly. Next time, weigh the flour if you can. Also, letting it cool the full way matters—warm slices can feel softer but then crisp as they cool.
I get your worry—biscotti is definitely easy to over-dry. But 1/4 cup butter isn’t crazy here since there are 2 eggs for structure and the bake time does the crisping. If yours comes out dry, try reducing the second bake by ~2 minutes or make sure you’re measuring flour by spooning/leveling like the recipe says.
I followed it pretty much exactly and mine came out a little too dark on the edges… maybe my oven runs hot. Still crisp though!
I’m skeptical about the amount of butter + sugar. Sounds like it’ll be more cookie-like than biscotti-like, but maybe that’s what they want.
My dough was super sticky like the recipe said, but I panicked and added flour… then it wasn’t really biscotti anymore. Tastes fine anyway.
My oven runs hot, so 350/325 might be too aggressive. But I like the detail about “firm logs” and “edges lightly golden.” That’s helpful.
Totally get the “oven runs hot” concern—dropping to 325°F after the first bake is a nice safety net. My oven runs hot too, and I usually pull them a touch earlier than 25 minutes so the logs don’t over-brown. Also agree: the “firm logs” + “edges lightly golden” cues are way better than relying on a timer alone.
This sounds dangerously good. The mini chips tip makes total sense—biscotti always get messy if the chocolate is too big.
Totally agree—mini chips are the way to go. I once used regular chips and my biscotti looked like it got into a fight trying to slice cleanly 😅 This tip is spot on.
Mini chips are a good call. Regular chips always murder my knife skills—biscotti crumbles everywhere. This seems more realistic than some recipes I’ve tried.
I love coffeehouse vibes, but biscotti can be dry in a bad way. “Completely dry and crispy” makes me nervous—will it still feel flavorful?
I made these and they’re good, but mine spread a little and the logs weren’t as neat as the photo. Maybe my parchment was wrinkled or my butter was too warm. Still crunchy and dunkable.
I followed it, but my slices crumbled a bit. I think I cut them too soon even though I cooled like it said. Still tasty!
My biscotti were dry (which is probably the point?) but not very flavorful. I think I under-measured vanilla or used old chocolate chips. Also I didn’t reduce to 325F right away—oops.
Totally normal to feel dry—biscotti is basically crunchy on purpose 😄 But yeah, I’ve noticed flavor drops if the vanilla’s old or if the chips aren’t enough. Next time maybe use the full 1.5 tsp vanilla and consider tossing in a little extra pinch of salt too.
Dry isn’t just the point, it’s also the oven doing you dirty. If you didn’t go down to 325°F right away, your logs can bake too far and then the second bake just dries them out even more. Try pre-setting the 325°F so you can drop it the moment you pull them out.
Not gonna lie, biscotti is either amazing or a crunchy brick. I followed it mostly and they were close—still a bit soft after the second bake. Next time I’ll add a couple minutes and make sure they’re really “dry and crispy.”
Yes!! Biscotti really is the “either perfect or brick” situation. Your tweak (a couple extra minutes) sounds spot on—especially if they’re staying a little soft after the second bake.
I’ve had this happen too—mine were soft because I didn’t bake low and long enough the second time. Dry and crispy is the goal, but I also think cooling fully matters a lot.
The instructions are pretty clear and the temps make sense. I’d maybe check at 20 minutes on the first bake depending on my oven, but overall great structure.
Made these and they *actually* slice clean. The mini chips tip is real—regular chips would’ve been a mess for me. Crispy outside, chewy-ish in the middle. 10/10 coffee snack.
I love hearing “actually slice clean” — that’s my whole worry with biscotti. 😅 Glad the mini chips worked for you too!