Cardamom Cocoa Bean Biscotti Rings

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour1 3/4 cups
• unsweetened cocoa powder1/3 cup
• baking powder1 tsp
• fine salt1/2 tsp
• ground cardamom1 tsp
• granulated sugar2/3 cup
• eggs2
• olive oil1/4 cup
• roasted cacao nibs1/3 cup
• toasted sesame seeds1/4 cup

Method

1. 1Heat the oven to 325°F and line a tray with parchment.
2. 2Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and cardamom in a bowl.
3. 3In another bowl, beat sugar, eggs, and olive oil until smooth.
4. 4Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then stir in cacao nibs and sesame seeds.
5. 5Divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape each into a ring on the tray, making a small center hole.
6. 6Bake until set and dry on the surface, about 12 to 14 minutes.
7. 7Cool for 5 minutes, then return to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes more if you want a firmer crunch.
8. 8Let the rings cool completely before serving.

Tips

• Shape the rings slightly larger than you think; they tighten as they bake.
• For extra elegance, dust lightly with cocoa once fully cooled.

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