Amazing Peanut Butter Cup Biscotti

Biscotti is derived from the Latin word ‘biscoctus’, meaning ‘twice-cooked’. It refers to the process of baking the dough twice to achieve its characteristic crunchy texture.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Amazing Peanut Butter Cup Biscotti

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Peanut butter
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 4 Peanut butter cups, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups.
7. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log, about 12 inches long.
8. Place the logs onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
11. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
12. Using a serrated knife, cut the logs into 1-inch thick slices.
13. Place the slices back onto the baking sheet, cut side down.
14. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, then flip the slices over and bake for another 10 minutes.
15. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
16. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 15g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.