Spiced Chai Biscotti

5 from 1 vote

These crunchy Spiced Chai Biscotti are perfect for dunking in warm beverages during the cold fall and winter months!

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Refrigeration Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: biscotti

Calories: 132kcal

Ingredients

Chai Spice Blend

2 tsp. ground cinnamon
¾ tsp. ground ginger
½ tsp. ground cardamom
¼ tsp. allspice
¼ tsp. ground cloves
⅛ tsp. ground black pepper

Chai Biscotti

200 g granulated sugar 1 cup
2 tsp. chai blend (store-bought or homemade)
3 medium-sized eggs
250 g all-purpose flour 2 cups
1½ tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt

Glaze

3 tbsp. powdered sugar or icing sugar
1 tsp. chai blend (store-bought or homemade)
1-3 tsp. heavy cream or milk

Instructions

Mix chai blend ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, sift and mix flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
Place sugar and 2 tsp. chai blend in a large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with with paddle attachment. Add eggs, one by one, and mix on medium speed after each addition.
Add dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until just combined. Dough should be thick and sticky. If using, fold in crushed nuts or raisins using a spatula.
Cover and chill dough for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
In the meantime, preheat the oven to 165°C (325F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop half the dough mixture onto one side of the lined baking sheet. Form the dough in the shape of a log. If dough is too sticky, sprinkle with some flour until manageable. Repeat with the remaining mixture to form an equal-sized log on the other side of the baking sheet.
Bake in a preheated oven for 35 minutes (until lightly golden). Bring out of the oven and allow to cool for around 10-15 minutes.
Place baked logs onto a cutting board. Slice the logs in a sawing motion (straight or diagonally) into ½-¾ inch thick biscotti.
Transfer the sliced biscotti, sliced side up, back onto lined baking sheet. Bake for another 15-25 minutes until dried and centers are slightly golden brown.
Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before glazing. Biscotti will harden as they cool.
To make the glaze: Mix powdered sugar and chai blend. Stir in heavy cream/milk until desired consistency is reached. Drizzle over cooled biscotti. Allow to set and serve.

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