An easy recipe for a delicious, classic Italian cookie.
When I worked as a pastry chef at a fine dining restaurant earlier this year, I learned a lot of complex desserts as well as simple treats and elegant touches. We made everything. The breads, the ice creams and sorbets, mignardises (small bites at the end of the meal), goody bags, candies, chocolates, multiple desserts and unique weekly specials. I grew incredibly fond of the small touches that set us apart from other restaurants.
We served homemade biscotti with every coffee and tea drink ordered. People loved them and would ask for more. The most popular version we made was chocolate chip and butterscotch, which I’ve recreated for you. Two sweet flavors that pair wonderfully together. This chocolate chip butterscotch biscotti works best with mini chips, which will make slicing the biscotti easier and will also make them look prettier. But you can use regular chips if that’s all you can find. You can make a standard size biscotti, sliced on the bias, or you can make cute little mini versions like the ones we served at the restaurant.
Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Biscotti
Ingredients
- 11 ounces all-purpose flour (2 1/3 cups using Spoon & Level Method)
- 7 ounces granulated sugar (1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips (regular may be substituted)
- 3/4 cup mini butterscotch chips (regular may be substituted)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt until evenly combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla to mixer, while pulsing the machine on and off.
- When the dough starts getting crumbly, add the chocolate and butterscotch chips. Continue to pulse until everything is evenly combined.
- Push the dough together in the mixing bowl or on a table until it's a firm, slightly sticky dough.
- Divide the dough into 4 even pieces and roll them into logs. Set the logs in a sheet tray covered with parchment.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Check for firmness on top, then allow to cool.
- Slice on the bias, then place slices back in the oven at 300 degrees F for 5 minutes per side.
Notes
Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!
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Kay aka Babygirl says
You know I just love chocolate, so this Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Biscotti recipe definitely makes me excited :).
Michelle says
I am always looking for the perfect biscotti recipe. Some too hard. Others too soft. Still others too mealy. Will give this one a try!
Tutti Dolci (@Tutti_Dolci) says
That flavor combo looks amazing! I have an almond biscotti recipe I love, but I’ll have to give these a try soon!
thekalechronicles says
Beautiful photo.
Terris@ Free Eats says
This looks like the perfect cookie for dunking! Plus, I’m a sucker for anything with butterscotch. :)
ceciliag says
John just saw this recipe and is begging me to make them for him..BEGGING!.. well what can a girl do!.. c
Libby says
I didn’t realize how simple these are to make. My husband is obsessed with coffe and this would be a perfect pairing.
Just A Smidgen says
Delicious… and yes the photography is gorgeous. I think the highlight for me is always the biscotti.. funny after a wonderful meal, but that little sweet always stands out as a special “extra”.
neohomesteading says
sounds delicious. I’ve made the same peanut butter chocolate chip biscotti for years. This looks really wonderful! I might have to make a switch in the game plan.
Savory Simple says
Oh yum, I want to try it your way!
sweetsimplestuff says
Yum! I have never made biscotti … I now feel the need. I have a question … where do you find mini butterscotch chips?
Savory Simple says
I found them at a regular grocery store in the baking section, where you find flours, sugars, chips, etc. I go to several but I believe it was Giant. If I ever can’t find an ingredient at the store I go right online. Amazon carries 99% of the items I need.
Food,Photography & France says
Very nice recipe with a beautiful picture. Temptation personified.
Sarah says
Biscotti are my fave! These look fantastic. So glad I”ll be able to try them in time for Christmas!
cjdelgrosso says
Great Recipe! This is a must make! Love those sweets…
Judy@Savoring Today says
Wish I had some for my coffee right now! What a great, simple gift for the holidays.
earthygurl says
too bad I didn’t see this post sooner! I’m heading out the door to give my friend her birthday gift. she loves biscotti’s. I suppose I could make her some just a couple days later:) Great post