Chocolate Peanut Butter Biscotti

Want to learn how to make biscotti? This Chocolate Peanut Butter Biscotti Cookie is a crunchy breakfast treat that’s easier to make than you expect!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Biscotti: crunchy peanut butter biscotti topped with a generous layer of smooth chocolate!


Why this Recipe is Best

Originating in Italy, biscotti are twice baked cookies with extra crunch! You may have seen them in the pastry case at your favorite cafe or enjoyed one alongside your after dinner coffee at an Italian restaurant.

These days, biscotti come in all kinds of flavors! I’ve made plenty recently as my obsession with having cookies for breakfast shows no sign of waning. From the simple Lemon Biscotti to the decidedly untraditional Pumpkin M&Ms version, I can’t get enough.

Technically, biscotti is the plural form. If you eat just one, you’re having a “biscotto.” But who can eat just one?!

Today’s recipe

  • Chocolate peanut butter combo
  • Easy to make
  • Lasts for weeks in airtight container
Chocolate Peanut Butter Biscotti: crunchy peanut butter biscotti topped with a generous layer of smooth chocolate!

How to Make Biscotti

Let me walk you through the process with this easy recipe. Unlike other cookie recipes, you bake this dough twice; once before cutting and once after.

The result is a firm biscuit like cookie with a huge crunch factor.

To make the dough:

Beat together butter, sugar and peanut butter in a large bowl, then add eggs, flour and baking powder. Mix until everything is well combined and forms a solid dough.

Bake the dough:

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a reusable baking mat. Dust your hands with flour and place the whole ball of dough onto the pan, pressing it into a 12inch x 4inch rectangle.

Bake the dough in rectangle form for 25 minutes then let it cool for 10 minutes.

Slice the Biscotti:

Use a sharp knife to cut the rectangle into 3/4-1inch slices. Turn each slice carefully onto it’s side, then bake 8-10 minutes. Flip to the opposite side and bake an additional 8-10 minutes.

Remove and cool completely.

Chocolate Covered Biscotti

If you stop there, you’ll have a delicious batch of peanut butter biscotti to share. Because I wanted a biscotti with both chocolate and peanut butter, I decided to add a layer of chocolate to the outside. . . and I’m so glad I did!

For the chocolate layer:

Melt a package of chocolate wafers according to package directions. I melted mine in the microwave.

Dip tops of each cooled biscotti into melted chocolate and immediately and allow the cookies to set until the chocolate has firmed up a bit.

Optional garnish:

I wanted some more texture and, let’s be honest, more chocolate so I opted to dip the biscotti into mini chocolate chips before letting the chocolate set, too. You don’t have to take this extra step, but I love the extra touch it adds.

How to Store Biscotti

Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag. They’ll stay crunchy and fresh for up to 10 days.

You can also freeze your peanut butter biscotti dough for up to 3 months, if you want to prepare it ahead of time. Freeze the dough prior to baking, wrapped tightly in saran wrap and foil. When ready to bake, you can place it right in the oven, adding 5 – 10 minutes of baking time. No need to thaw first.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Biscotti: crunchy peanut butter biscotti topped with a generous layer of smooth chocolate!

More Chocolate Peanut Butter recipes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Biscotti

5 from 3 votes
By: Aimee
Want to learn how to make biscotti? This Chocolate Peanut Butter Biscotti Cookie is a crunchy breakfast treat that's easier to make than you expect!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 43 minutes
Total Time: 58 minutes
Servings: 12 large biscotti

Ingredients 

  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers
  • 2 Tablespoons mini chocolate chips
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Instructions 

  • In a large bowl, beat together the butter, sugar and peanut butter until combined. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add flour and baking powder, beat until fully incorporated.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat. Place dough on baking sheet and press (using floured hands) into a 12inch x 4inch rectangle. Bake for 25 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Remove and cool 10 minutes.
  • Slice into 3/4-1inch slices. Turn each slice carefully onto it’s side. Return to oven and bake 8-10 minutes. Flip to opposite side and bake an additional 8-10 minutes. Remove and cool completely.
  • Melt chocolate wafers according to package directions. Dip tops of each cooled biscotti into melted chocolate and immediately add mini chocolate chips for garnish. Allow to set, about 15 minutes.
  • Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag for up to 10 days. ENJOY.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag. They’ll stay crunchy and fresh for up to 10 days.
  • You can also freeze your peanut butter biscotti dough for up to 3 months, if you want to prepare it ahead of time. Freeze the dough prior to baking, wrapped tightly in saran wrap and foil. When ready to bake, you can place it right in the oven, adding 5 – 10 minutes of baking time. No need to thaw first.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 48mg, Sodium: 102mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 23g
Course: Breakfast and Brunch
Cuisine: American
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Now that you know how to make biscotti at home, what are you waiting for? This easy biscotti recipe was created with fans of chocolate and peanut butter in mind. I know you’re going to love it!



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Posted on June 16, 2014

Comments & Reviews

  1. Just took these out of the oven… 5 minutes to make, then bake!! EASY!!!  I cut off the ends just so I could sample..? and they are DELICIOUS!! I added mini choc chips to the flout mixture to coat them and used a little more chunky PB than called for.. will make a delicious gift in festive baggies for office staff!!!!

  2. A peanut butter and chocolate biscotti sounds amazing! Love all the flavors you come up with. The chocolate coating on this looks delish!

  3. I love biscotti and you come up with the best flavors! Perfect for my morning coffee!

  4. I just love how easy you make these sound! And this flavor combo is definitely one I would try! Anything coated in chocolate has got to turn out incredible and these look delish!

  5. Yum! I love something sweet with my coffee! Nothing like chocolate and peanut butter first thing in the morning!

  6. I’ve never made biscotti, but you make it sound so easy (and delicious!) And I LOVE your coffee cup!

  7. I’d eat these biscotti even with out the coffee! This sounds simply amazing and easy enough that even I could make it. I sense a biscotti craze coming on 🙂

  8. Oooh, love the peanut butter in the biscotti- brilliant! Thanks for linking to our brownies! I’ll trade you brownies for biscotti. Deal?

  9. This looks like a Reese’s cup in Biscotti form! Genius!! And I am completely in love with biscotti, but totally guilty of being lazy and never making them. But you’ve convinced me to get off my butt and get a batch in the oven!! Starting with this recipe, PRONTO!

  10. Can you believe that I’ve never had biscotti? It probably has something to do with the fact that I don’t like coffee 🙁 I’m basically not even a real person.

    But this looks like the perfect biscotti recipe to start with!!

    1. I’m going to need your mailing address. Next time I get on a biscotti baking binge you’ll have a batch headed your way!! 🙂

  11. I have to say, your dedication to hitting as many flavors as you can is quite admirable! And I love that you did PB and chocolate! That is my all-time favorite.
    I wonder what a Twix biscotti would look like. That sounds fun, too!

  12. Those look great! I love biscotti, PB + chocolate makes everything better! 🙂

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