TWD: Hazelnut Biscotti
This week’s Tuesdays with Dorie is Hazelnut Biscotti, and is hosted by Jodi and Katrina.
Now… I know this is probably sacrilege, but I hate hazelnuts. I don’t even like Nutella. I know, I’m a horrible person, right?
So instead of hazelnuts in my biscotti I decided to use sliced almonds. I also didn’t want to spend the money on Frangelico or brandy for just two teaspoons, so I just used a teaspoon of almond extract and a teaspoon of water to keep the liquid content consistent.
I also added about 1/4 cup of white chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of milk chocolate chips because why not?
I usually find biscotti to be pretty bland, even when dipped in coffee or milk. And I obviously can’t speak to how the hazelnuts or Frangelico may have actually tasted, but once this is dipped into warm coffee, the almond flavors just explode. It was really delicious.
The kids also think they’re pretty fantastic in milk. Keeper!
I love the chocolate chip idea!
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I totally agree with Sara… double chocolate taste: how delicious!
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I went with the same combination Heather.. almonds and dark chocolate..they also look a lot like yours!! I absolutely loved the recipe!!
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White and choco chips, perfect! Great pictures
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they are also a keeper for me. Will try them with the chocolate chip additions next time. 🙂
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Yes, a keeper, I agree
Ulrike @Küchenlatein
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Nice variation! We didn’t make the recipe as written, either, even though we like hazelnuts.
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I’m glad you personalized these to suit your taste! The almonds sound like a delicious variation.
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I like the two-toned chips you added. I did use hazelnuts, but an almond variation is how I’ll do it next time.
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Love your variation. My husband detests hazelnuts, so I was planning on using walnuts and chocolate chips. I haven’t made these yet, as I can’t bring myslef to turn on the oven these days.
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Chocolate chips = 🙂
Lovely variation.
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Oh yours look so lovely! I also don’t like Nutella, so don’t feel bad, but I love hazelnuts in baked goods. It’s totally weird. I’m going to have to try your version with the sliced almonds, it sounds heavenly!
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They look delicious!
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