Chocolate

Chocolate ChaiĀ Biscotti

October 22, 2009
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  • Makes 2 dozen
Author Notes

In college, my friends and I had a holiday cookie and recipe exchange, rather than a gift exchange. My roommate made amazing Chocolate Chai Latte cookies, and I made my favorite Chocolate Biscotti recipe. This Chocolate Chai Biscotti recipe combines the two. Loaded with chocolate chips and almonds, and spiked with yummy chai spices and cinnamon glaze, this biscotti is perfect with a hot chai latte. —Loves Food Loves to Eat

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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 3 tablespoons powdered chai latte mix
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 -2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 4-6 teaspoons water
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine butter, eggs, and vanilla until well blended
  2. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, chai mix, baking powder, baking soda. Gradually add to wet mixture until combined (will be crumbly). Fold in chocolate chips and almonds.
  3. Divide dough in half. On ungreased baking sheet, shape each half into a 12 by 3 inch log (with space between each log). Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven and cool for 10-15 minutes. Cut diagonally into 1 inch slices, and place cut side down on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for another 20-25 inutes until firm and dry. Cool on wire racks.
  5. For glaze, combine powdered sugar, cinnamon, and as much water as needed for drizzle consistancy. Drizzle on completely cooled biscotti.
  6. Enjoy with a chai latte!

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15 Reviews

Maria T. December 11, 2009
I would love to try these biscuits. I live in Italy, do you know the composition or substitute for the Chai Latte mix?? Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Loves F. December 14, 2009
Yep! Try replacing the chai mix with: 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves. Hope you like them... your recipes always look amazing! =)
Maria T. December 17, 2009
Thank you so much for the chai ingredients. One more to try. I never thought sharing recipes could be so rewarding.
AntoniaJames December 8, 2009
So many cookies, so little time . . . . sigh. Definitely saving this one. Definitely making it!! Thanks so much for posting it. I love it that it combines the recipes of two friends. How utterly wonderful!
Loves F. December 7, 2009
These are adorable as gifts: put biscotti sticks in a cute coffee mug, and attach a chai tea bag or packet of chai tea mix, and tie a bow around the handle!
Loves F. November 9, 2009
For more intense chai flavor, try replacing the chai mix with:
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
jonewman October 23, 2009
Sorry, My computer is on the blitz, didn't mean to have the same comment four times!
jonewman October 23, 2009
Wow...these look fantastic! Good Luck!
jonewman October 23, 2009
Wow...these look fantastic! Good Luck!
jonewman October 23, 2009
Wow...these look fantastic! Good Luck!
jonewman October 23, 2009
Wow...these look fantastic! Good Luck!
Loves F. October 25, 2009
Thanks! =)
Kersh I. October 22, 2009
CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THESE TONIGHT!
Loves F. October 22, 2009
They're going to be delish with a little scoop of vanilla ice cream after dinner! I had one with coffee this morning!
Loves F. October 22, 2009
They're going to be delish with a little scoop of vanilla ice cream after dinner! I had one with coffee this morning!