Easy Biscotti Recipe

Four slices of biscotti (an Italian dessert biscuit) stacked on a plate set against a textured blue-gray background. The biscotti are golden brown and studded with nuts, creating a rustic and appetizing appearance. A blurred cloth is visible in the background.

5 from 1 vote

These Biscotti are crisp, golden, and lightly sweet with just the right amount of crunch. Perfect for dunking in your morning coffee, serving on a holiday cookie tray, or giving as a homemade gift.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: biscotti

Servings: people

Equipment

1 hand mixer or standing mixer
2 large mixing bowls
1 large baking tray

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp almond extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup almonds
1 orange zest

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a dough forms.
Fold in the almonds and orange zest. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a ball. Divide in half.
Roll each portion into a 12-inch by 2-inch log (about 3/4-inch high). Place both logs on a parchment- or silicone-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Slice the logs into 1-inch pieces, turn each slice on its side, and return to the oven.
Bake for another 15 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool completely and enjoy!

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