Peanut Butter Mocha Biscotti

Peanut Butter Mocha Biscotti - A Delicious Treat for Coffee Lovers
If you're a coffee lover, you'll love this recipe for Peanut Butter Mocha Biscotti. This delicious treat combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and mocha in a crunchy, twice-baked cookie that's perfect for dipping in your morning coffee.

Ingredients (makes 24 biscotti):

- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts

Cooking Tips:

- Make sure your butter is softened before you start mixing the dough. This will help ensure that your biscotti have the right texture.
- Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the dough and give your biscotti a lighter texture.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough once you add the dry ingredients. Overmixing can lead to tough, dry biscotti.

Cooking Process:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped peanuts.
7. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 12 inches long and 2 inches wide.
8. Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
9. Remove the logs from the oven and let them cool for 10-15 minutes.
10. Use a sharp knife to slice the logs into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
11. Place the slices back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until crisp and dry.
12. Let the biscotti cool completely before serving.
Appearance and Taste:
Peanut Butter Mocha Biscotti are a beautiful dark brown color with flecks of chocolate chips and chopped peanuts throughout. They have a crunchy texture that's perfect for dipping in coffee or hot chocolate. The peanut butter and mocha flavors are perfectly balanced, with the sweetness of the peanut butter complementing the bitterness of the cocoa powder. These biscotti are a delicious treat that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Type of Dish: Dessert, Snack
Main Ingredients: Peanut Butter, Cocoa Powder, Chocolate Chips