Dark chocolate cantuccini, Masoni, 250 g

Dark chocolate cantuccini are the indulgent version of classic twice-baked Tuscan biscuits: cocoa dough and generous chunks of extra-dark chocolate. These are made by Masoni Pietro in Siena with Italian flour and butter only, without palm oil; 250 g pack.

These aren't cantuccini with a few chocolate chips for decoration. They're chocolate cantuccini in the fullest sense: cocoa dough, generous chunks of dark chocolate, an intense color and authentic aroma. You can taste the difference from the very first bite.

Why these cantuccini are different

Masoni Pietro has been making traditional Sienese sweets in the heart of Tuscany with a simple philosophy: honest ingredients, artisanal production, no industrial shortcuts. Every detail of the recipe is a deliberate choice:

Minimally refined, 100% Italian flour: not refined industrial 00 flour. This flour has more character, giving the cookie a rustic, authentic texture.
Butter only: no vegetable oils, no compromises on fat quality. Butter gives cantuccini the dense, crumbly texture that palm oil can't replicate.
Eggs from barn-raised hens: a simple ingredient that makes a difference to the dough's color and flavor.
No palm oil · No hydrogenated fats · No GMOs: what you don't find on the label is just as important as what you do.

Technical specifications

How to enjoy them: classic and modern pairings

Dark chocolate cantuccini lend themselves to pairings beyond the classic almond cantuccini:

With espresso: the most natural pairing. The bitterness of dark chocolate and the bitterness of espresso balance each other perfectly.
With Tuscan Vin Santo: Tradition calls for dipping cantuccini in Vin Santo. With chocolate, the contrast is even more interesting: the wine’s oxidative sweetness against the intensity of dark chocolate.
With a passito wine or Port: An international pairing: chocolate cantuccini with red fortified wines make an elegant after-dinner combination.
With vanilla or custard gelato: Crumble them over a scoop for an artisanal Tuscan-style crumble.
As a gift: Pair them with PGI Almond Cantuccini for the perfect Tuscan confectionery gift set.

The producer: Masoni Pietro, Colle di Val d'Elsa

Masoni Pietro s.r.l. is based in Colle di Val d'Elsa, in the province of Siena, the heart of Tuscan confectionery tradition. The bakery is certified to produce Cantuccini Toscani PGI, Ricciarelli di Siena PGI, and Panforte di Siena PGI: three of the most important European certifications in Sienese confectionery. The chocolate cantuccini share the same artisanal craftsmanship as the PGI products, with double baking, carefully selected ingredients, and handmade production, with extra-dark chocolate taking center stage.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between chocolate and almond cantuccini?
The chocolate cantuccini have cocoa in the dough and pieces of extra-dark chocolate instead of almonds. They’re made using the same artisanal double-baking process by the same producer (Masoni Pietro, Siena), but have a completely different flavor profile: bitter and intense rather than sweet and fruity. They’re complementary, not alternatives.

Do these cantuccini contain palm oil?
No. Masoni Pietro uses only butter as its fat. No palm oil, hydrogenated fats, or GMOs.

Can they be dipped in Vin Santo?
Yes, it’s a quintessential Tuscan tradition. Dark chocolate makes for a particularly interesting contrast with sweet Vin Santo. They’re also excellent with Port, Marsala, or a red passito wine.

How should they be stored?
Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat sources. Once opened, transfer the contents of the bag to an airtight container to keep them crunchy.