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Chocolate Mocha Rusks

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Last week, i made these coffee-scented rusks which was crisp but tender and especially very chocolaty. The flavour of coffee goes all the way and addition of vanilla extract even enhances it more. This is a perfect dipping cookie to enjoy with a cup of coffee.



Now to the recipe,


You Need: [ Yields 38 ]
 
21/4 tsp instant expresso powder
11/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp hot water
3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup + 2 tbs unsweetend, cocoa
11/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
11/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
11/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 ounce unsweetend chocolate, melted and cooled
1 tbs + 2 tsp kahlua
11/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Method:

Preheat the oven to 350 degree.
Line the cookie sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

Preparing the Dough:

Mix the expresso powder, vanilla extract, and hot water in a small bowl; cool.Sift all-purpose flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Cream the butter ina large bowl using an electric mixer for about 2 minutes. Add the sugar in two additions, beating for 1 minute on moderate speed after each portion is added.

Blend in the eggs, one at a time, beating for 45 seconds after each addition. Blend in the cooled coffee-vanilla mixture, melted unsweetend chocolate and kahlua.

On a low speed, add the sifted ingredients in two additions, mixing until the flour is absorbed.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl to keep the dough even-textured. Blend in chocolate chips.
The dough will be heavy, dense, and damp.

Assemble the Dough:

Using a spatula, place one-third of the dough in a lined cookie sheet.
Moisten your fingers with cold water. Shape and smooth the dough into a slightly elongated oval.

Pat the sides of the dough to neaten it.Repeat the same with the remaining dough.




Bake, cool, slice, and bake again:

Bake the dough for 34 to 38 minutes or until commpletely set.A wooden pick inserted shpuld come out clean.

Let it stand in the cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to the cooling racks, cool for 20 minutes. 

With a serrated knife, cut each cooled oval into 3/4 inch slices.Arrange the rusks on cookie sheets, cut side down.

Bake the ruks for about 15 minutes, turning them twice, until they are rigid and crunchy.

Let them stand for 10 minutes, then transfer them to cooling racks.

         
          Sending this to Lovely poornima of Tasty Treats for her event For The Love of Chocolate





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38 Comments

  1. SuparnaApril 13, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    hi sathya,
    What have u made :)!!!! Sathya it's awesome! Heaven on earth! I would def. want to try n make some and store it for tea time :) Thanks for the lovely recipe and pics are obviously superb!
    TC

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  2. sathyaApril 13, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    Thanks suparna ! I have made 2 dozens and snacking on..

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  3. Ramya VijaykumarApril 14, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    wow the biscotti has turned out well... waiting for tea time...

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  4. PoojaApril 14, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Guess first time here..Nice blog..Yummy snack..Looking delicious..

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  5. SophieApril 14, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    The combination of espresso and chocolate is always delicious, and these do look perfect for dipping :). I know our readers would love this! I'd like to include this recipe on our blog, please let me know if you're interested, you can email me at sophie@keyingredient.com

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  6. Priya SureshApril 14, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Omg, Sathya this looks amazing...wow will surely try this soon...i love rusks much, this is very prefect for me:)

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  7. Nandinis foodApril 14, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Wonderful blog! I love the jangiris,lasagne, rusks......Your Art of Cooking is amazing!

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  8. VibaasApril 14, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    looks superb! these are biscottis, isn't it? i love biscottis, but haven't tried making it yet :)

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  9. lubnakarim06April 15, 2009 at 12:56 AM

    Wow Yummy....I love rusk very much and this tempts me to bake some right now...

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  10. sathyaApril 15, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    @ ramya - Thanks ramya.

    @ pooja - welcome to Appetite Treats, keep visiting often :)

    @ Sophie - Thanks sophie.

    @ Priya - Thanks priya, try n let me know.

    @Usha - Thanks usha

    @ Vibaas - these are a bit crunchier then biscottis, yup u can very well call them as biscottis..

    @ kitchen flavours - Thanks..go on n get baking :)

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  11. ChutneytalesApril 15, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    The rusks look perfect..I'm craving for these chocolate-coffee rusk now.

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  12. VishaliApril 15, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    wow Choco Mocha Rusks.....pass me some dear....my mouth is watering :). Thank you for ur lovely comments. You have wonderful collection of recipes . Hope to see you again. Take Care.

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  13. FHApril 15, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    Gorgeous Biscottis, looks perfect for coffee time! :)

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  14. SakshiApril 15, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Why gal..u all are torturing me with chocolate recipes?? All of you have hit me on my weakness...everywhere its chocolate and the moment I get any kind of chocolate I finish it before reaching the billing section so how in the world am I supposed to cook all this up until I learn to bring those chocos till my doorstep. U have a lovely blog and I am drooling over your Chicken with Lemon and Garlic...that I assure you I can try out today...all ingredients safely ready in the fridge..Thanks for dropping by my blog and I have blogrolled urs

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  15. AnuSriramApril 15, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    Fabulous! Looks just like biscotti.. Nice click!

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  16. Pria@HCApril 15, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    Beatiful they look. I could use a egg replacer. Nice explanatory pics, Sathya.

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  17. LavanyaApril 15, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    wowwwwwwwwwwwww.....gorgeous...mouthwatering sathya..thanks for stopping by..you have a nice blog n wonderful dishes ..from now onwards i will folow your blog :)

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  18. vicky XavierApril 15, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    I always appreciate a crunchy rusk with coffee. First time I am seeing such a yummy rusk. Gorgeous cookies dear. Wish u and family a wonderful Happy New Year.

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  19. Varsha VipinsApril 15, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Oh..am speechless..They look outa world.!!
    Where u staying??just in case I could drop down there for a bite..;)

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  20. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Sathya,thanks for visiting my place..
    Hey,what a yummy choco rusks there..drooling even though am not into choco legue..

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  21. YasmeenApril 16, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    My kids would absolutely love these chocolaty biscotti:)

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  22. Deepa HariApril 16, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Lovely choco rusks Sathya....perfect to snack....never tried making this at home....good one.

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  23. sharadaApril 16, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    thanks for dropping by..you have a great & beautiful looking blog.All ur recipes are good & snaps..wow!
    The rusks are absolutely delicious.

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  24. chef and her kitchenApril 17, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    Choco rusks...my god, wish i could have had a bite of it..Lovely looking rusks..

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  25. Amritorupa Kanjilal April 17, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    your rusks look delicious.do you have any recipes for desserts that are eggless?
    loved your blog. please do visit mine...

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  26. Mahimaa's kitchenApril 17, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    oh my.. lovely blog. the rusk looks gorgeous. who wouldn't love chocolate? thanks for visiting my blog!

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  27. Malar GandhiApril 20, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    I amazed at your culinary skills, this looks splendid...very professional, keep ur great work...going my dear.

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  28. Navita (Gupta) HakimApril 21, 2009 at 3:06 AM

    rusks are something I always have in my kitchen. love the choco flavour too. its almost made like biscotti,,,never tried making rusk at home..will do tht.
    thnanks for sharing Sathya.

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  29. PoojaApril 21, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Hi Sathya I'm visiting your blog for the first time and I'm hooked now :)
    Great recipe..I love rusks!

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  30. RushApril 26, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    wat i am amzed looking at are the pictures, its one of the best pics ive ever seen.could u please drop by ur secret!!
    i would love to start clicking like u do!!!

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  31. RushApril 26, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    thnks for stopping by sathya...ur recipes were mindblowing, and the pics added so much credibility to the food...it was a tantalising treat when i visited ur blog

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  32. Malar GandhiMarch 16, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I amazed at your culinary skills, this looks splendid...very professional, keep ur great work...going my dear.

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  33. LavanyaMarch 16, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    wowwwwwwwwwwwww.....gorgeous...mouthwatering sathya..thanks for stopping by..you have a nice blog n wonderful dishes ..from now onwards i will folow your blog :)

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  34. VibaasMarch 16, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    looks superb! these are biscottis, isn't it? i love biscottis, but haven't tried making it yet :)

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  35. Ramya VijaykumarMarch 16, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    wow the biscotti has turned out well... waiting for tea time...

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  36. Ramya VijaykumarMarch 19, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    wow the biscotti has turned out well... waiting for tea time...

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  37. VibaasMarch 19, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    looks superb! these are biscottis, isn't it? i love biscottis, but haven't tried making it yet :)

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  38. Varsha VipinsMarch 19, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Oh..am speechless..They look outa world.!!
    Where u staying??just in case I could drop down there for a bite..;)

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