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Almond Biscotti
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Almond Biscotti

These delicious almond biscotti are great with coffee or tea. I enjoy them as an afternoon treat or for breakfast. The recipe can easily be doubled. 
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Resting time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: almond biscotti
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Tesha Gulati

Ingredients

  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 cup Cointreau or Orange Juice
  • 3/4 tsp Almond Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Slice Almonds

Instructions

  • Mix together the dry ingredients: flour, salt, baking powder and set aside.
  • Mix together the wet ingredients: cointreau, almond, and vanilla extract and set aside. 
  • In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar.
  •  Add eggs one at a time until they are incorporated.
  • Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Add 1/2 the wet ingredients. Add another 1/3 of the dry ingredients. Pour in the remaining wet ingredients. Pour in the remaining 1/3 of the dry ingredients. Always start and end with the dry ingredients. 
  • Stir in almonds by hand. 
  • Turn the dough out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Shape dough into a log the is 3" x 12". 
  • Cook in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
  • Allow to cool completely. Slice into 1" strips and bake at 300 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes. Flip and bake on the other side for 10 minutes or until golden brown.