Biscotti Recipe

close up of slices of biscotti on parchment paper.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Cooling time: 15

Total Time: 1

Servings: cookies

Calories: 137cal

Author: Ashley Fehr

This Chocolate Almond Biscotti recipe uses basic pantry staples, almonds, and chocolate to make crunchy, twice-baked Italian cookies that are perfect for coffee breaks or homemade gifts.

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Ingredients

½ cup salted butter (room temperature)
1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1¾ cup all purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup sliced, toasted almonds (optional)
½ cup chopped dark chocolate or mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375℉ and line two small baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and the sugar with an electric mixer until creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs and vanilla and beat on low until combined.
Add the flour, baking powder and salt and beat on low speed until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
Stir in almonds and chocolate with a spatula if using.
Divide the dough in half. Place half on one small baking sheet (you can use one large baking sheet, but this ensures they don't spread together). Cover with plastic wrap and form into a 3" by 12" log, about 1" deep.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, until light golden and firm throughout.
Remove from the oven and place on a cutting board to cool for 20 minutes. Slice into ¾" slices and place cut side down on the baking sheets.
Bake for another 10 minutes before flipping and baking for 10 more minutes, until golden and crisp throughout.
Allow to cool completely before storing.

Notes

Ingredients and Substitutions:

Add ins: you can swap the almonds and chocolate for other toasted nuts, dried fruit, or chopped chocolates, citrus zest or omit completely.

Vanilla: you can swap half of the vanilla extra for 1/2 teaspoon almond extract if desired.

*If you like a softer cookie that's still crisp and crumbly, you can underbake during the first bake time slightly.

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