Chocolate Fig Biscotti

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 3.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 cups butter , softened
• 0.75 cups light brown sugar
• 0.25 cups white sugar
• 7 eggs whites , divided
• 0.75 cups chocolate chips , or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped dried figs
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Combine flour and baking powder in a bowl.

3. 3

   Combine butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a separate bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in 6 egg whites, one at a time. Stir in chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Stir in the flour mixture with a wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in figs with the wooden spoon.

4. 4

   Divide the dough in two. Shape each half into a loaf about 12 inches long and 2 inches wide. Place the loaves 4 inches apart on the baking sheet; flatten tops slightly with your hand. Beat remaining egg white until foamy and brush over the tops. Lightly sprinkle cinnamon on the loaves after brushing on the egg white.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool, about 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

7. 7

   Cut the baked loaves into 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices using a serrated knife. Lay slices cut-side down on a baking sheet.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.