Chocolate Chai Spiced Biscotti
Chocolate Chai Spiced Biscotti is a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and warm chai spices, creating a crunchy, flavorful treat perfect for dunking in your favorite hot beverage. These biscotti are infused with a blend of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves, making each bite a cozy experience. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a comforting snack, this biscotti will quickly become a favorite for its unique and aromatic taste.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter chilled
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 chai tea bags contents emptied
- ¾ cup flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chunks
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cream together the ¼ cup butter and 1/3 cup brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla and beat until combined.¼ cup butter, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the ¼ cup cocoa powder, ¾ cup flour, and 1 tsp baking powder. Cut open the 2 chai tea bags and whisk the contents into the flour mixture.¾ cup flour, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 chai tea bags
- Add the flour mixture to the bowl of the stand mixer and combine on medium speed until a dough forms.
- Use a spatula to fold in the ¼ cup dark chocolate chunks and ½ cup pumpkin seeds.¼ cup dark chocolate chunks, ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- Scoop out the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Form the dough into an 8 inch long log. Press the log down until it is 2 inches thick. Press your desired amount of mixed seeds onto the exterior the log.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest on the baking sheet for 15 minutes.
- Cut the log vertically on a diagonal into 12 pieces of biscotti. Place the biscotti cut side up on a separate baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes until dried out. Let cool for at least 15 minute before serving.