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Chocolate Anise Biscotti

By Lorraine

Chocolate Anise BiscottiI never grow tired of cookies and biscotti are my favorite kind. That crunchiness! Chocolate Anise Biscotti have all the qualities of a perfect cookie with a hint of anise, chocolate chips throughout and a lovely chocolate edge that makes every bite so good!

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Anise is also called aniseed. It is a flowering plant native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia with a flavor similar to star anise, fennel, and liquorice. Anise is used to flavor food and alcoholic drinks, especially around the Mediterranean. 

The whole anise seed is harvested from the fruit of an annual herb of the parsley family. The seed is small and curved, about 0.5 cm long and grayish brown.

Baking with Anise

Anise is sweet and very aromatic, distinguished by its characteristic flavor. The seeds, whole or ground, are used for preparation of teas and tisanes as well as in a wide variety of confectioneries.  Black jelly beans, Italian pizzelle, German Pfeffernüsse and Springerle are just a few regional treats that include anise.

The Ancient Romans often served spiced cakes with aniseed called mustaceoe at the end of feasts as a digestive. This tradition of serving cake at the end of festivities is the basis for the tradition of serving cake at weddings.

Food Gift
Chocolate Anise Biscotti wrapped in a cellophane bag and tied closed with a string is an appreciated gift for birthday, holidays or just-because. Leave a package on a coworkers desk to encourage and brighten a day.Chocolate Anise Biscotti wrapped in a cellophane bag and tied closed with a string is an appreciated gift for birthday, holidays or just-because. Leave a package on a coworkers desk to encourage and brighten a day.

Make ahead

Because the biscotti freeze well, they are great to make ahead for your holiday cookie tray. Just be sure to wrap well in a freezer safe bag or cookie tin to preserve freshness.

Chocolate Anise Biscotti

Recipe source Giada De Laurentiis

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Yield: about 2 dozen

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground anise seed
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar and butter in a large bowl to blend. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time.
  • Add the flour mixture and beat just until blended. Add the ground anise seed and mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Form the dough into a 16-inch-long, 3-inch-wide log. Transfer the log to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until light golden, about 30 minutes. Cool 30 minutes.
  • Place the log on the cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut the log on a diagonal into 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the cookies cut side down on the baking sheet.
  • Bake the cookies until pale golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a rack and cool completely.NOTESTo make the biscotti even more special, dip the bottom edge into melted chocolate and allow to cool/harden on a baking rack in the fridge.

    To freeze, lay biscotti between layers of waxed paper and store in a plastic freezer container.

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Filed Under: Biscotti, Recipes, Sweet Treats Tagged With: chocolate

Comments

  1. ARTErapia,Joaquim says

    March 7, 2013 at 3:44 am

    I loved your blog was a pleasure screen as friend thanks!

    Reply
  2. Tammy@T's Daily Treasures says

    March 6, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    Yum! I've never tried making biscotti. They look great! Hugs, Tammy

    Reply
  3. Jennifer Sikora says

    March 3, 2013 at 12:47 am

    I would love to have you guest post on 5minutesformom.com sometime for our weekly 5 Minutes for Food column which posts on Thursday.

    I would love to share the details with you. If you can email me at info@5minutesformom.com I can share all the information with you about our column.

    You take gorgeous photos.

    Looking forward to chatting with you!

    Jennifer

    Reply
  4. Just a little something from Judy says

    March 2, 2013 at 10:30 am

    It is early in the morning, and I am sitting here with my cup of hot coffee. Imagine what it was like for me to see your scrumptious looking biscotti…so tempting. And I do think anyone would be thrilled to receive a gift of those.

    Reply
  5. Olga says

    March 2, 2013 at 12:38 am

    They look so beautiful and delicious. The recipe doesn't sound too difficult, so I should give them a try.
    And yes, they would make wonderful homemade gifts.

    Reply
  6. FABBY'S LIVING says

    February 28, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    Oh pretty Lorraine…hubby adores biscotti, so I will try yours for hom! Thank you for the recipe and for your wonderful and kind comment on our 38th.! Have a great weekend.
    FABBY

    Reply
  7. sarahgeorge says

    February 28, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    Awesome photography dear Lorraine. I love the biscotti too, though this is the first time I'm seeing one.

    Reply
  8. Robyn says

    February 28, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    My husband LOVES! Biscotti! He just made a batch. This time he made Orange Raspberry Biscottis and they came out so good. Going to pass this recipe onto him 🙂

    Reply
  9. Cuparoons says

    February 28, 2013 at 6:24 am

    I must confess, I've never made biscotti (even with all the baking I do), but these look delicious. Will have to try them myself, and soon!

    Reply
  10. Desiree Macke says

    February 28, 2013 at 4:29 am

    YUM! These would go so well with my morning cup of coffee.

    Reply
  11. Happier Than a Pig in Mud says

    February 27, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    Biscotti is one of my favorites! I love how thin you sliced the cookies, mine are always lumberjack size:@)

    Reply
  12. lindsey says

    February 27, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    I love biscotti but I've never added chocolate…what a great idea!

    Reply
  13. Winnie says

    February 27, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    Great!!
    Last week I baked Lavender biscotti, and now i'm ready for chocolate ones.
    Biscotti are wonderful with hot milk/chocolate

    Reply
  14. Barbara F. says

    February 27, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    I am a biscotti lover too. These look so good. xo

    Reply
  15. podso says

    February 27, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    I have been busy with so much after my mother's Homegoing that I am now trying to catch up on yours. I can hardly believe your sweet granddaughther will be one. Her basket of felt toys is adorable. So much to comment on. You even make oatmeal look good!

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  16. Carol OurSearsKitHome says

    February 27, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    What beautiful biscotti! They look like a wonderfully indulgent treat.
    I'm a big oatmeal fan, too. So easy, and healthy. Nice to have a hot breakfast. I put an apple, brown sugar and cinnamon in mine, and milk over top.

    Reply
  17. Maple Lane says

    February 27, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    John still raves about the biscotti you shared with us a couple of years ago. Delicious!

    Reply
  18. Анатолий says

    February 27, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Прекрасно!

    Reply
  19. Desires of the Heart says

    February 27, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    These look yummy!! I have never tried making biscotti but keep intending to. If one were not a fan of anise, I guess you could leave that out? You always have such great looking recipes, Lorraine!! Have a sweet day. Linda

    Reply

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