chocolate hazelnut biscotti (sugar free)

(1 RATING)
87 Pinches
Red Rock, TX
Updated on Jan 16, 2011

I've made this biscotti several times and it is quite good. Since it is sugar-free it is not real sweet but when craving "something chocolate" this helps!

prep time 35 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 5 tablespoons splenda (sugar substitute)
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups bread flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet mini chocloate chips
  • 1/4 cup hazelnuts, chopped, lightly toasted

How To Make chocolate hazelnut biscotti (sugar free)

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Using an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, in the bowl mix until combined the melted butter and Splenda; next add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing all together.
  • Step 3
    Sift together the flour, baking powder, and cocoa; add them to the liquid ingredients above. Add the chocolate chips and hazelnuts. Mix together to form the dough.
  • Step 4
    Remove the dough from the bowl and place it on a lightly floured surface. Knead it together and roll it out into a cylinder, 12-inches long.
  • Step 5
    Place the cylinder of dough on a cookie sheet that has been sprayed lightly with a non-stick cooking spray. Flatten the dough with the palm of your hand to form a strip 2 1/2 inches thick.
  • Step 6
    Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until set.
  • Step 7
    Remove from oven and cool. When the dought is cool, cut it into 1/2 inch slices and arrange them 1/2 inch apart on a cookie sheet. Rebake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, until crispy.

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