5 from 20 votes
Biscotti Recipe
This Biscotti recipe yields dry, firm almond cookies with a crisp texture achieved by baking the dough twice. The dough blends flour, sugar, baking powder, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and roasted almonds into a sturdy log that's sliced after initial baking and then baked again to develop the characteristic crunchy finish.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
18
Calories:
106 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp butter melted and cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 3/4 cup almonds roasted, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl and mix well to combine.
- Add is the melted butter, vanilla extract and one egg. Mix using a wooden spoon or a spatula.
- Add in the one remaining egg and mix again.
- Add the chopped almonds and mix with a wooden spoon or your hands so it's well combined.
- Sprinkle a little bit of flour on the parchment paper and transfer the dough to the baking sheet. Form the dough into a rectangle that's 4 inch wide and 14 to 16 inches long. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until slightly golden.
- Take the biscotti out of the oven and let it cool for 20 to 25 minutes. Using a serrated knife, cut the biscotti diagonally into 1 inch thick slices. Arrange the slices cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Return the biscotti to the oven at 350 degrees F and bake for 10 more minutes. Flip the cookies halfway through so they're crispy on both sides.
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Notes
- Gluten-free 1:1 flour can replace all-purpose flour if needed.
- Swap almonds for pistachios, walnuts, dried cranberries, or chocolate chips to vary flavor and texture.
- Biscotti are intentionally dry and firm to facilitate dunking in beverages.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with paper towels to maintain crispness for up to 10 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
106kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
53mg
(2%)
Potassium
50mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
78IU
(2%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 78IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.