Chocolate Fig Biscotti
Description
Chocolate and figs are the perfect pair in these homemade biscotti dusted with a light sprinkle of cinnamon.
Ingredients
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cooking spray
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3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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3/4 cup light brown sugar
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1/4 cup white sugar
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7 egg whites, divided
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3/4 cup chocolate chips, or more to taste
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped dried figs
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1 pinch ground cinnamon
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2
Combine flour and baking powder in a bowl.
3
Combine butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a separate bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in 6 egg whites, one at a time. Stir in chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Stir in the flour mixture with a wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in figs with the wooden spoon.
4
Divide the dough in two. Shape each half into a loaf about 12 inches long and 2 inches wide. Place the loaves 4 inches apart on the baking sheet; flatten tops slightly with your hand. Beat remaining egg white until foamy and brush over the tops. Lightly sprinkle cinnamon on the loaves after brushing on the egg white.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
6
Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
7
Cut the baked loaves into 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices using a serrated knife. Lay slices cut-side down on a baking sheet.
8
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.