DARK CHOCOLATE-DOUBLE ORANGE CINNAMON BISCOTTI

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Crisp and crunchy with a zingy burst of citrus from grated orange zest, this dark chocolate biscotti is the ideal dunking companion for coffee or tea.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h40m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Bittersweet Chocolate, divided
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. orange extract
1 Tbsp. orange zest
1/2 cup macadamia nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Chop half the chocolate. Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt until blended. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, orange extract and zest; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture until blended. Stir in nuts and chopped chocolate.
  • Divide dough in half. Roll each half into 12x2-inch log on lightly floured surface. Place, 2 inches apart, on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until lightly browned. Cool 15 min. Place on cutting board. Use serrated knife to diagonally cut each log into 12 slices. Place, cut sides up, on baking sheet. Bake 10 min. or until slightly dry. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
  • Melt reserved chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over biscotti. Let stand until chocolate is firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

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