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This Chocolate Dipped Biscotti Recipe is the perfect homemade treat for chocolate lovers and holiday celebrations. With the classic orange and dark chocolate flavor combination, these cookies are as easy to make as they are delicious to enjoy!
These cookies are made extra special with toasted almonds, fresh orange zest, and bittersweet chocolate-perfect for sharing during the holiday season.
They've become a favorite in our house and make wonderful gifts for friends, neighbors, and family. Thoughtful and delicious, these Homemade Orange Biscotti are a great way to spread holiday cheer!
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🥣 What You Need to Make Homemade Biscotti
While biscotti may seem like a complicated baking project, they are made with simple ingredients most likely in your pantry. Here are a few notes on the key ingredients and how they can be adjusted to your liking.
- Almonds - Whole almonds are roasted for an extra nutty flavor. Once chopped, they add the perfect crunch to the biscotti. If you prefer, pecans or walnuts can be substituted for a similar flavor that pairs beautifully with the chocolate and orange.
- Orange - I used fresh orange zest and a mix of orange liqueur and rum to create a bright, fresh orange flavor. If you'd rather skip the alcohol, replace both with 3 tablespoons of orange juice and increase the vanilla extract to 1 ½ teaspoons.
- Chocolate - Bittersweet or dark chocolate balances the nutty biscotti and sweet orange beautifully. For a sweeter option, use semi-sweet or milk chocolate.
👩🏻🍳 How to Make Chocolate Dipped Biscotti
While the almonds are toasting, whisk together the sugar, melted butter, rum, orange liqueur, vanilla extract, and zest in a large bowl. Once the almonds are cool, chop them roughly and mix them into the batter with the eggs.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl to remove any lumps before adding them to the wet ingredients. Stir until a thick, sticky dough forms, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes to make shaping easier.
After chilling, shape the dough into a long loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake the loaf in a 350˚F oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow it to cool for 15 minutes before transferring it to a cutting board. Cut the loaf into 12 equal slices, then cut them in half for 24 biscotti pieces.
Arrange the biscotti on their sides on a lined baking sheet and bake again for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
Let the biscotti cool completely on a rack while you prepare the chocolate. Chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring between intervals. Stir until smooth and glossy.
Dip one end of each biscotti into the melted chocolate and set them on wax paper or a rack to cool and harden. Let the chocolate set completely before transferring it so it properly adheres to the biscotti.
⭐️ Chef's Secret
Wet your hands with water before handling the dough. The dough is quite sticky, and this simple trick will prevent it from sticking to your hands.
🥡 How to Store Homemade Biscotti
Biscotti should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. For gifting, layer the biscotti between parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking, and pack them in festive tins or gift boxes. Properly stored, they'll keep fresh for 1-2 weeks.
💭 Frequently Asked Questions
If you want a more plain biscotti flavor, use 3 Tablespoons of rum and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Yes, it's great to make ahead of time and freeze! If freezing, store undipped biscotti in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 2 months. When ready to serve, let them thaw at room temperature, re-crisp in a 350˚F oven for 2-5 minutes, and then dip in melted chocolate.
🍰 Holiday Dessert Recipes
If you love this Chocolate Dipped Orange Biscotti Recipe, here are more Holiday Desserts to get you in the spirit!
- Decadent Nutella Cheesecake
- White Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread Cookies
- White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce
- Italian Struffoli Recipe
Recipe
Homemade Chocolate Dipped Orange Biscotti
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole almonds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 Tablespoons orange flavored liqueur
- 2 Tablespoons dark spiced rum
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest, approximately 1 large orange
- 3 large whole eggs
- 2 ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound bittersweet chocolate, chopped finely
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spread the almonds in an even layer on a sheet pan.
- Toast the almonds in the oven for 10-12 minutes, tossing them halfway through, until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
- While the almonds are cooling, mix the sugar, melted butter, liqueur, rum, vanilla extract, and orange zest in a large bowl.
- Chop the toasted almonds finely and mix them into the batter with the eggs.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl to remove any lumps.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and stir until combined into a thick, sticky dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Turn the chilled dough out onto a lined sheet pan. Wet your hands and form the dough into a large loaf, approximately 8-inches x 13-inches.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, then cool for 15 minutes.
- Transfer the loaf to a cutting board and slice with a serrated knife into 12 equal pieces. Cut each slice in half for a total of 24 biscotti pieces.
- Place the sliced biscotti cut side down on sheet pans that are not lined and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once completely cooled, place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring in between. Once the chocolate is 75% melted, stop heating and stir until it's completely melted.
- Dip the biscotti ends into the melted chocolate and transfer to a piece of parchment or wax paper to cool and set completely.
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