Description
Crisp biscotti perfect for holiday entertaining.
Serve with coffee or ice cream – a delightful treat!
Ingredients
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- 2.25 cups (532 ml) flour
- 1.25 cups (296 ml) sugar
- 0.25 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.125 tsp salt
- 3 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 0.25 tsp almond extract
- 1.5 tbsp orange zest
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) coarsely chopped (toasted almonds)
- 3 oz (85 g) melted chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a small bowl, mix together the eggs, vegetable oil, almond extract, and orange zest.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Add almonds and use your hands to form a dough.
- Divide the dough in half and shape into two rectangular loaves (1 inch high, 3-4 inches wide, 8 inches long).
- Place loaves on prepared baking sheets and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove loaves and let cool slightly. Cut into 3/4-inch slices.
- Place slices, cut-side down, on baking sheets and bake for 9-12 minutes.
- Remove cookies from oven and let cool completely.
- Melt chocolate chips in 10-second increments in the microwave. Drizzle over cooled cookies and let set.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
Notes
- Toasting the almonds beforehand enhances their flavor and adds a delightful crunch.
- For a richer flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice instead of zest (adjusting the wet ingredients accordingly).
- To prevent breakage, ensure the biscotti are completely cool before slicing and baking a second time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotti
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 20