Tuesdays with Dorie BWD: Cocoa-Cornmeal Biscotti

August 11, 2026 at 9:21 pm | Posted in BWD, cookies & bars, groups, sweet things, tuesdays with dorie | 6 Comments
Tags: baking, cookies

Biscotti are a favorite to have in my cookie tin. A recipe makes lots, but they keep forever and are perfect with the last few sips of morning coffee. If I didn’t know about the cornmeal in these Cocoa-Cornmeal Biscotti, I probably would never have guessed it’s in the mix. They taste chocolatey, not corny. But since I do know about the cornmeal, I’ll say it gives the biscotti a little extra crunch and craggle. I added a splash of almond extract to go along with the sliced almonds that stud the cookies.

Any other time of year, I would take Dorie up on her suggestion to dip or drizzle these in chocolate. It’s way too hot in my kitchen in the summer for that– even tempered chocolate would wind up a melty mess. I sprinkled my biscotti log with turbinado before baking as a consolation prize.

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Absolute perfection again Steph! Love the idea of a sprinkle of sugar on top too!

Comment by Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.)— August 12, 2026 #

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Lovely combination!

Comment by ✒️🥣Dorothy's New Vintage Kitchen— August 12, 2026 #

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I always look forward to seeing what’s in your cookie tin. These didn’t disappoint!

Comment by Judy— August 13, 2026 #

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I am looking forward to these with all their chocolatey goodness. Sending you cool autumn vibes.

Comment by Diane Zwang— August 14, 2026 #

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You got some deep chocolate with the whatever you used..they look delicious! I like the idea of the sugar on top haha since I didn’t do the drizzle either.

Comment by isthisakeeper— August 21, 2026 #

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Your tin of biscotti looks mouthwatering. I enjoyed these sans additional chocolate.

Comment by Cakelaw— August 24, 2026 #

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