Chocolate Almond Biscotti with chopped Snickers Almond bars inside. A crunchy, sweet snack that’s delicious with a cup of coffee!

chocolate and almond biscotti

Let me just tell you, these are downright scrumptious with coffee. Biscotti is so delicious, the way it just melts into milk, tea, or coffee.

And it’s so easy to make! This recipe is really forgiving. When in doubt, add more chocolate drizzle!

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS CHOCOLATE ALMOND BISCOTTI:

for biscotti:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 ounces Snickers Almond bars, chopped or broken into small pieces (or ½ cup, chopped chocolate and almond pieces)
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

for topping:

• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup chopped almonds

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE ALMOND BISCOTTI:

1. Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Chop up candy bars into (approx.) pebble-sized pieces.
4. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar.
5. Mix in the eggs and vanilla.
6. Combine flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a medium-sized bowl.
7. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter until combined.
8. Stir in the Snickers bar bits.
9. Divide the dough in half and form two logs about 14” x 2”. Place on baking sheet at least 4” apart. The logs will spread.Bake for 30-35 minutes. Logs should be firm but not hard.
10. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Leave the oven on.
11. On a cutting board using a serrated knife, cut each loaf into ¾ -1 inch slices. (If the slices are crumbling, let the loaf cool a little longer.)
12. Stand the slices, ½ inch apart, on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
13. Bake for 30 minutes until the surface of the cookies is dry (the caramel bits will be gooey).
14. Cool completely on a wire rack.
15. Spread almonds on top of biscotti.
16. Microwave chocolate chips for 15 seconds.
17. Drizzle chocolate on top of biscotti with a spoon (chocolate will help almonds to stick to the biscotti).

I mixed Snickers Almond bars into my favorite chocolate biscotti recipe, and the results were magical. Little chewy bits of Snickers bars throughout crunchy, chocolate pastries.

These are the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack…. light & crunchy, with little bits of almond, chocolate, and toffee throughout. Yum!

handy tools to easily make chocolate almond biscotti:

• serrated knife – slice things without crushing them, sharp, dishwasher safe
• wire rack – oven safe, fits in a sheet pan, dishwasher safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my biscotti crack?

To prevent cracking, make sure that you are not cooking your biscotti too long or on too high of a temp. Also, be careful when you are turning it over.

How long is biscotti good for?

Biscotti can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

How do you cut biscotti without breaking it?

To avoid breaking when you cut it you will need to let it cool and cut with a serrated knife. You can also spritz the top of the loaf with water to make the cutting easier!

Enjoying this dessert that doubles as a great coffee pairing at breakfast? Try it with this Chocolate Iced Coffee to start the day, or after this Dutch Oven Chicken Pot Pie!

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