Chocolate Fig Biscotti

Chocolate and figs are the perfect pair in these homemade biscotti dusted with a light sprinkle of cinnamon.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 138 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped dried figs
• cooking spray
• 7 egg whites, divided
• 0.5 cup butter, softened
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 3.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup light brown sugar
• 0.75 cup chocolate chips, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine flour and baking powder in a bowl.

Step 3

Combine butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a separate bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in 6 egg whites, one at a time. Stir in chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Stir in the flour mixture with a wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in figs with the wooden spoon.

Step 4

Divide the dough in two. Shape each half into a loaf about 12 inches long and 2 inches wide. Place the loaves 4 inches apart on the baking sheet; flatten tops slightly with your hand. Beat remaining egg white until foamy and brush over the tops. Lightly sprinkle cinnamon on the loaves after brushing on the egg white.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool, about 30 minutes.

Step 6

Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 7

Cut the baked loaves into 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices using a serrated knife. Lay slices cut-side down on a baking sheet.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.