This recipe is one of my all-time favourites and will satisfy your sweet tooth like no other. I baked these for my co-workers at Le Physique and they seemed to really enjoy them and asked that I share the recipe with everyone. These cookies are great for any occasion, whether it be a picnic with friends, for a potluck, or just as a snack for home! Overall, it takes just under 1 hour to prepare and bake. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of softened butter
• 1 cup of light brown sugar
• ½ cup of white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 1&¼ cups of all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 3 cups of quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius)
2. Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir it into the large bowl until just blended (be sure not to overmix it!)
4. Mix in the quick oats and chocolate chips and stir until just combined.
5. Scoop about a spoonful of cookie dough onto baking sheets (leave about 1 inch between each scoop). You don’t need to flatten the cookie dough too much, they’ll naturally flatten as they bake.
6. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

You can easily substitute some of the ingredients for other things you like! I personally like dark chocolate a lot more than milk chocolate chips, and the recipe isn’t affected at all. However, if you’re looking for other ingredient substitutions (such as butter, eggs, flour, etc), here’s a great website to get the substitutions and their exact conversions from the original ingredients: https://www.foodandwine.com/cooking-techniques/baking/baking-substitute-cheat-sheet 

Now, get to baking and enjoy your cookies! Feel free to tag us on Facebook or Instagram if you use our recipe!

About the Author: Courtney Knowler

Courtney loved sports as a kid, so fitness has always been a part of her life. From playing on sports teams to studying anatomy and kinesiology in university, she hopes to share her love of health and fitness with others around her. She believes in challenging yourself and forming healthy habits to reach health and fitness-oriented goals.

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Of course, you can drizzle chocolate all over it to change that 🙂

Original photo source via ashleyparo.com

Lets start baking double chocolate biscotti

1. Pre-heat the oven to 375 F (190 C).Toast almond slices until golden brown on the stove top or the oven. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluff with an electric mixer. Alternatively, you can use a wooden spoon or anything that’ll let you mix.
3. Add sugar until fully combined.
4. Add cocoa powder and baking powder. Add a bit at a time so it’s easier to mix.
5. Beat in one egg at a time – make sure it’s fully combined before continuing.
6. Gradually stir in flour and manually mix by hand.
7. Mix in white, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and almond slices. Cover the dough and chill for 10 minutes.
8. Divide the dough into two parts. Roll each dough into roughly a 9 inch log. Place on a slightly greased baking sheet (do not use coconut oil as it will burn). Flatten until you obtain approximately 9″ x  3.5″ x 1″ dimension.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean.
10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer onto a cooling rack for 30-45 minutes or until cool. Note: This will prevent the biscotti from falling apart when slicing.
11. Cut each loaf into 1/2 inch wide diagonal slices. Place slices on an ungreased cookie sheet, and bake at 325 degrees F ( 165 degrees C) for 9 minutes. Turn cookies over, and bake for 7 to 9 minutes. Cool completely – enjoy!

How do you love to enjoy your biscotti? With tea, coffee…. Tell us below!

Pichada Wangsangthong – Client Care Manager
Pichada grew up playing various sports such as track and field, and is now primarily involved in karate and tennis. A 3rd year student at UBC, she enjoys using her education to help guide her clients in physical activities to avoid injuries. Pichada has a passion for food adventures, sports, and healthy living and hopes that she can assist others in their journey to achieving their fitness goals.

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