Biscottiis a crunchy, almond-flavored cookie-like treat that is best enjoyed with a warm mug of tea or coffee. Sweet, buttery, and delicate, these crumbly cookies will be the perfect addition to your next Saturday morning brunch or girl’s night in.

almond biscotti recipe with chocolate dip on the side stacked on a plate

Biscotti are almond-flavoredcrunchy biscuitsthat originated from Italy. They’re sweet, dense, and dry, making them the perfect treat to dip in your mug of hot chocolate or coffee. These unique cookies are baked twice to ensure ultimate crispiness and give the finished product it’s unique oblong shape.

Easy Almond Biscotti Recipe

We Love This Recipe Because It’s…

Nutty, crunchy, buttery, and lightly sweet.
Perfect for dipping into your favorite warm beverage.
Made with common, pantry-staple ingredients.
Easy to customize!

Ingredient Notes

Almond Slivers—Give these cookies a delicate nutty flavor and slight crunch.

Flour—All-purpose will give your biscotti a crispy, yet slightly chewy texture.
Granulated Sugar—To sweeten these cookies.
Butter—Salted and softened.
Eggs—Act as the binding agent for your biscotti dough.
Baking Powder—Gives your finished bake a little rise.
Almond Extract—The key to giving your cookies that quintessential biscotti flavor.
Vanilla Extract—Adds a caramelized, sugary flavor.

How to Make Classic Biscotti

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, almond extract, and vanilla extract and mix until homogenous.
Gently fold in the flour and baking powder until just incorporated.
Add the almond slivers and mix until evenly suspended throughout the dough.
Divide the dough in half and shape each into an oblong, log-like shape.
Bake until just set.
Allow the biscotti to cool slightly before slicing into 1” strips.
Spread the biscotti evenly over the surface of a cookie sheet and bake again until crispy and golden brown.
Serve and enjoy!

almond biscotti recipe with chocolate dip on the side

Frequently Asked Questions

Is biscotti a bread or a cookie?

I would say that biscotti is more of a cookie than it is a bread. Although you bake it in a loaf like bread, the resulting slices are crispy, buttery, and sweet like a cookie. Dessert bread, on the other hand, tends to be chewy, soft, and fluffy.

What do you eat biscotti with?

Because biscotti is so crispy and dry, it’s usually served with a warm drink like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. It’s typical to dip the biscotti in your drink of choice. The delicate almond flavor pairs nicely with the deep richness of a coffee or hot chocolate.

What is the difference between American and Italian biscotti?

American biscotti and traditional Italian biscotti are very similar. They both feature a sweet almond flavor and are commonly served as a breakfast or tea-time treat. However, American biscotti tends to be a bit softer and chewier than the super crispy Italian version. This recipe will make a batch of American-style biscotti.

How to Store Homemade Biscotti

This biscotti recipe stores and freezes beautifully! Simply transfer any leftover cookies into an airtight container and store it on the counter for up to 6 days, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. I like these cookies best at room temperature, but you can also enjoy them warm, cold, or even frozen!

Recipe Variations

Not a fan of almonds? Try makingcranberry biscottiinstead. Simply swap out the slivered almonds for ¾ cup of dried cranberries and omit the almond extract. Bake the dough as normal and enjoy this fruity spin on a classic cookie.

Add a little extra pizzaz to your almond biscotti bydipping them in chocolate! Simply melt some dark chocolate chips or melting chocolate in the microwave and dip half of each cookie into the chocolate. Let the chocolate set in the fridge before serving and enjoying.

Make these cookies even more dessert-like bytopping them with a sweet glaze!A lemon-, cinnamon-, vanilla-, or chai-flavored glaze would pair well with these nutty, crunchy biscotti. You can make a simple powdered sugar glaze by combining 2 cups of confectioner’s sugar with 2-4 tablespoons of the liquid of your choice.

Expert Tips and Tricks

You can use either toasted or untoasted almonds in this recipe. Toasted will give the finished biscotti a bolder almond flavor.
The total cook time for this recipe will vary slightly from oven to oven, so be sure to keep a close eye on your biscotti as it bakes. You want the finished cookies to be crunchy, but not burnt.
Use a serrated knife to slice the biscotti loaves into individual strips. This will help keep any crumbling to a minimum.

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