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Four flavors of biscotti with labels next to them: chocolate, cranberry-orange, almond and classic biscotti.
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Biscotti Recipe (4 Flavors)

from kristineskitchenblog.com
I can't even tell you how many times I've made these biscotti! They’re crisp (but not too crunchy), slightly soft in the center and just sweet enough. I've included 4 delicious flavors below - I think you'll love them all! These biscotti are my favorite cookie for gifting and holiday cookie plates, since they last for 1-2 weeks at room temperature. Perfect for serving with coffee, tea or milk!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Resting Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 20 biscotti
Calories: 84kcal

Ingredients

Classic Biscotti

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cold or softened, cut into 4 pieces
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract use 1 teaspoon if adding almond or anise extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract or anise extract optional
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • turbinado sugar (coarse sugar), optional

Chocolate Biscotti

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cold or softened, cut into 4 pieces
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped almonds or walnuts optional

Almond Biscotti

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cold or softened, cut into 4 pieces
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • turbinado sugar (coarse sugar), optional

Cranberry Orange Biscotti

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cold or softened, cut into 4 pieces
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • zest of 1 orange about 1 tablespoon
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • turbinado sugar (coarse sugar), optional

Instructions

Classic Biscotti

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla extract. If you would like to add almond extract or anise extract, add it now. Mix until well combined.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add the flour mixture to the mixing bowl and mix on low speed until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a ball and then use your hands to shape each ball into a log that is about 8 inches long.
  • Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet. Use your hands to flatten the dough logs until they are about 3/4-inch thick. Gently press the sides and ends of the logs to even them out and flatten them.
  • If desired, sprinkle the logs with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden and the center of the logs is almost firm and bounces back when touched.
  • Let the logs cool on the baking sheet for 30 minutes.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the logs into biscotti shape, on the diagonal. Press straight down with the knife, rather than sawing.
  • Place the biscotti, cut side up, on the baking sheet. Bake for 12-16 more minutes, until dry. The centers of the cookies will be slightly soft and will crisp as they cool.
  • Store biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks or in the freezer for 3 months.

Chocolate Biscotti

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, all purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add the flour mixture to the mixing bowl and mix on low speed until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Mix in the chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
  • Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a ball and then use your hands to shape each ball into a log that is about 8 inches long.
  • Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet. Use your hands to flatten the dough logs until they are about 3/4-inch thick. Gently press the sides and ends of the logs to even them out and flatten them.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden and the center of the logs is almost firm and bounces back when touched.
  • Let the logs cool on the baking sheet for 30 minutes.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the logs into biscotti shape, on the diagonal. Press straight down with the knife, rather than sawing.
  • Place the biscotti, cut side up, on the baking sheet. Bake for 12-16 more minutes, until dry. The centers of the cookies will be slightly soft and will crisp as they cool.
  • Store biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks or in the freezer for 3 months.

Almond Biscotti

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy.
  • Add the eggs, almond extract and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add the flour mixture to the mixing bowl and mix on low speed until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Stir in the chopped almonds.
  • Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a ball and then use your hands to shape each ball into a log that is about 8 inches long.
  • Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet. Use your hands to flatten the dough logs until they are about 3/4-inch thick. Gently press the sides and ends of the logs to even them out and flatten them.
  • If desired, sprinkle the logs with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden and the center of the logs is almost firm and bounces back when touched.
  • Let the logs cool on the baking sheet for 30 minutes.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the logs into biscotti shape, on the diagonal. Press straight down with the knife, rather than sawing.
  • Place the biscotti, cut side up, on the baking sheet. Bake for 12-16 more minutes, until dry. The centers of the cookies will be slightly soft and will crisp as they cool.
  • Store biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks or in the freezer for 3 months.

Cranberry Orange Biscotti

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy.
  • Add the eggs, vanilla extract and orange zest. Mix until well combined.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add the flour mixture to the mixing bowl and mix on low speed until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Mix in the dried cranberries.
  • Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a ball and then use your hands to shape each ball into a log that is about 8 inches long.
  • Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet. Use your hands to flatten the dough logs until they are about 3/4-inch thick. Gently press the sides and ends of the logs to even them out and flatten them.
  • If desired, sprinkle the logs with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden and the center of the logs is almost firm and bounces back when touched.
  • Let the logs cool on the baking sheet for 30 minutes.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the logs into biscotti shape, on the diagonal. Press straight down with the knife, rather than sawing.
  • Place the biscotti, cut side up, on the baking sheet. Bake for 12-16 more minutes, until dry. The centers of the cookies will be slightly soft and will crisp as they cool.
  • Store biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks or in the freezer for 3 months.

Notes

  • Butter: I have always made this recipe using cold butter and have had no problem combining it with the sugar using a stand mixer. Since some readers have expressed difficulty creaming the cold butter (this may be more of an issue if using a hand mixer), I've modified the recipe to indicate that cold or softened butter may be used.
  • Dairy-Free Biscotti: Substitute olive oil for the butter.
  • Flour: I often make this recipe with half all-purpose flour and half white whole wheat flour. The recipe also works well using only all-purpose flour.
  • Turbinado Sugar: You may sprinkle turbinado sugar (coarse sugar) on the logs before baking for a pretty sparkle. I did this with my classic biscotti pictured above.
  • Chocolate Dipped: You can dip the cooled biscotti in melted chocolate. Refrigerate chocolate dipped biscotti for a few minutes to help the chocolate harden.
  • How long will biscotti last? Store biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for 1-2 weeks this way. You can also wrap biscotti airtight and store them in the freezer for 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscotti | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g
Nutrition information is only an estimate.
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