Shorecook's Chocolate Peppermint Biscotti

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, beat together granulated sugar, softened butter, and cocoa powder with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in chocolate liqueur and peppermint extract until well combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the mint chocolate chips. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, shape each portion into a log approximately 8 inches long. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Transfer the logs to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly apart. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Dip a spatula in water and gently smooth the surface of each log to create a uniform shape. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 35 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the logs are firm to the touch. (35 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Remove from oven and let the logs cool completely on wire racks. (60 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). (2 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Using a serrated knife, cut the cooled biscotti logs into 3/4-inch thick slices. Arrange the slices on the baking sheets, cut-side up. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes per side, or until the biscotti are dry and crisp. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Remove from oven and let the biscotti cool completely on wire racks. (30 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Place candy melts in a wide microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth, about 2 1/2 minutes total. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Dip each cooled biscotti partially or fully into the melted white candy. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Immediately sprinkle the dipped biscotti with crushed candy canes. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Place the biscotti on parchment paper and let the coating set completely before serving or storing. (30 minutes)