Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Biscotti

There is no reason not to make and enjoy biscotti. I mean it; it's quick and simple to make, plus it's also pretty low in fat when it comes to desserts. These are great for taking to parties or get togethers with friends. Coffee and a biscotti make a rich duo and are suitable for any get together from casual to formal. I must confess, I can't resist dipping this flavour in particular.

Don't have time or don't feel like baking it? I'll make a batch for you and package them in cello bags with simple satin ribbon. 15$ a dozen


Recipe:

2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cardamom
100g of dark chocolate cut into chunks
1/2 cup whole shelled pistachios
2 large eggs at room temperature
4 1/2 tbsps melted butter
1 tsp Bourbon vanilla extract

coarse sugar (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 and line with parchment if using a shiny cookie sheet, or 300 if using dark or non stick.

In a large bowl whisk together dry ingredients. In another smaller bowl combine all the wet ingredients and wisk these together. Make a well in the centre of the dry and pour in the wet mixture. Use a silicone or rubber spatula to mix until it start to come together.

Turn out on a floured surface and knead a few times, do not over work it. Divide in half and form into short baguette like shapes, but low and with a gentle curve. If you'd like to brush on a little butter and sprinkle the top with sugar you can. They are already a sweet cookie, though.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, then remove from the oven, let cool on the sheets a few minutes and cut into slices on a diagonal. Put the cookies back in the oven, eat the little bits at the ends, and bake for fifteen to twenty minutes turning halfway through. The cookies should feel firm to the touch and have a little golden colour.

Ps: I can make other flavours too, such as, but not limited to; Orange Cranberry Almond, Almond and double dark chocolate, Cinnamon Sugar, Anise Almond, Chocolate Orange cashew, chocolate hazelnut, lemon almond poppyseed.