Chocolate Chip Biscotti Dipped in Chocolate and Bacon

People write off biscotti as a dry and dense pastry, but what else do you expect from a biscuit that means “twice-baked” in Italian? Give biscotti a chance and make them yourself.

Spice these things up with the addition of bacon and chocolate for a sweet and savory twist. These cookies are a cut above your average chocolate chip biscotti and make a great gift that’s sure to impress. Make sure to eat with your favorite cup of coffee or tea.

Chocolate, Almond and Bacon Biscotti

• Prep Time:20 minutes
• Cook Time:40 minutes
• Total Time:60 minutes
• Servings:12 cookies
• Medium

Ingredients

• 1 stick butter (room temperature)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds
• 3/4 cup bacon bits

• Step 1

  Cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer for 5 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat for another 2 minutes.

  

• Step 2

  Add the flour and baking soda and combine with a spatula. After combined, mix in the almonds, a cup of the chocolate chips, and 1/2 cup of the bacon.

  

• Step 3

  Wet your hands with water and form the dough into a flat log on a cookie tray. Bake at 300ºF for 30 minutes.

  

• Step 4

  Let cool for 10 minutes, slice into 1 inch slices, and bake for another 10 minutes or until golden.

  

• Step 5

  In 30 second increments, heat the chocolate in a microwave until melted. Dip the end of each cookie in the chocolate and sprinkle on some bacon. Let cool and eat with your favorite hot beverage.