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Almond and Orange Biscotti (Biscotti con Mandorle ed Arance)
Almond and Orange Biscotti feature a crisp, twice-baked cookie combining buttery dough, fragrant orange zest, and slivered almonds infused with Amaretto liqueur. The dough is shaped into logs, baked until golden, sliced thin, and baked again to achieve the characteristic crunchy texture. The orange and almond flavors enrich the cookie's complexity, making it suitable for dunking in coffee or tea.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
24
Calories:
155 kcal
Course:
Bread, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 tick butter at room temperature, unsalted
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp orange grated, rind
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 egg slightly beaten
- 2 oz Amaretto liqueur
- 1 cup almond slightly toasted, sliced
Instructions
- Oven temperature 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together butter, sugar, orange rind and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Sift the flour, baking powder and salt. Slowly begin adding the dry ingredients to the creamed butter mixture until well combined.
- Slowly add the beaten eggs and Amaretto. Gently add the sliced almonds and mix well.
- Place the dough on a floured worktop and shape into a long flat log shape about 4" wide and the length of the cookie sheet. (I used a silicone mat so the biscotti do not stick, but you can use parchment paper if you don't have one.)
- Bake in preheated oven about 45 minutes (turn once during baking), or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool slightly, then cut ½" slices at a slight angle (if you'd like longer cookies) using a serrated knife.
- Place cut side down back on the cookie sheet and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.
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Notes
- Use quality, organic ingredients to maximize flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1biscotto
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
94mg
(4%)
Potassium
57mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
154IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1biscotto | |
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 154IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.