COCONUT-MACADAMIA BISCOTTI

Coconut-Macadamia Biscotti image

I came up with this recipe after my husband and I returned from our first trip to Hawaii. Dipping these tropical treats in a good cup of coffee brings us right back to the wonderful memories we made there. -Shannon Koene, Blacksburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted and finely chopped
1 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.