Almond Biscotti
Almond biscotti is a crisp, lightly sweet cookie that goes perfectly with your morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Servings: 20
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar together until airy. Mix in almond extract.3 eggs, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons almond extract
- In another bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt, then carefully stir into egg mixture until incorporated.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Fold in almonds. The dough will be somewhat wet and sticky.½ cup slivered almonds
- Divide dough in half onto baking sheets. Pat dough into a flat rectangular oval, skinnier for smaller biscotti.
- Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, rotating the baking sheets halfway through. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Using a serrated knife, cut on the short end into 1-inch-thick slices, and place slices cut-side up on baking sheets.
- Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, flipping cookies over halfway through.
- Let cool completely before storing in airtight containers.
