We put an extra thick layer of chocolate on these hazelnut & coffee vegan biscotti because we like to dunk them in hot coffee. So some of the chocolate melts in the coffee and some of it stays in the cookie. For a double bite of chocolatey goodness 🙂
The combination of coffee and dark chocolate is probably one of the most delicious, comforting and satisfying you can find. We grew up surrounded by little gourmet coffee shops in Barcelona. And pretty much all of them serve their coffee with a little piece of good quality dark chocolate. Rich, creamy and slightly bitter, that slowly melts in your mouth after every sip.
There are so many vegan coffee drinks made with plant-based milks available, that we decided to use a coffee-based drink to make these chocolate-dipped vegan biscotti recipe.
Naturally, we had to go with the chocolate/coffee combo and take it to the next level by creating a coffee-flavored cookie. And since biscotti are by far our favorite type of cookie, that's what we went for. Dipped in chocolate, of course!
Hazelnut & Coffee Biscotti
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins
- Yield: 24
Ingredients
- 3 flax eggs (½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk, mixed with 3 tablespoon ground flax seeds) Alternatively, you can use 3 large eggs.
- ¼ cup plant-based milk, lukewarm
- 2 tablespoon espresso powder or instant coffee
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup dried cherries
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup neutral-tasting oil such as grape seed, or sunflower oil.
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped. Learn how to roast hazelnuts.
- For dipping:
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1 ½ tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a medium bowl combine ½ cup plant-based milk with ground flax seeds, mix well and set aside. If you are using regular eggs beat them and set them aside.
- In a separate bowl combine lukewarm plant-based milk with espresso powder, and vanilla, mix well, and set aside.
- Combine flour, dried cherries, baking powder, cardamom, and salt in a medium bowl
- Using an electric mixer, cream oil and sugar for 2-3 minutes. Slowly pour the flax eggs or regular eggs one at a time.
- Add the coffee mixture and whisk for one more minute
- Reduce speed to low and slowly add flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Fold in chopped hazelnuts.
- Turn the dough into a clean, lightly floured surface. Using your hands, form a 9"x 4"-inch log. Transfer it to the lined baking sheet and bake at 350F for 30 minutes
- Remove the log from the oven and reduce the temperature to 300F
- Once the biscotti log has cooled, cut it into approximately 24 slices. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet and return to the 300F oven for an additional 35 minutes.
- Once the biscotti have cooled completely, they are ready to be dipped in chocolate.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a double boiler or in the microwave ( at 20-second intervals, stirring every 20 seconds)
- Dip each biscotti halfway in chocolate a couple of times, carefully shaking the excess. Place them on a tray lined with parchment, and refrigerate until the chocolate hardens.
- Once the chocolate is set, place the biscotti in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 mins
- Category: Dessert
Raquel
I love the combination of chocolate and coffee but i love how these have a hint of coffee allowing neither flavor to be too over powering. Great recipe and beautiful orange background!
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you Raquel!
emile sabbah
Hi girls
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good job. if oyu need some receipes i am here to help
Emile sabbah exec chef
Ronnie Fein
yep, yep, coffee and chocolate. Hard to beat that! Hungry now!
Vicky & Ruth
It is one of our favorite combination!!
Miriam @ OvertimeCook
These look amazing! I absolutely love biscotti. Yum!
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you Miriam! 🙂
Tami Weiser
vegan biscotti? what a great idea!! you ladies always have such great ideas!
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you Tami! 🙂
Bani O'Connor-Bobb
Im at work drinking black iced coffee wishing for Cococcino & this amazing biscotti!
Vicky & Ruth
Haha you should go grab a few containers of Cococcino, make a big batch of these and keep them in the freezer... You know, in case of emergency 😉 Happy National Coffee Day!!
Gallo
Very rich and delicious, not to mention super easy! My family members just love it. Thanks for the great recipe, Vicky and Ruth!
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you so much, we are so glad you enjoyed it.