Name: Italian Almond Biscotti
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 95 min
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup finely ground almond flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/8 tsp. kosher salt; 1 heaping cup raw almonds; 4 large eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 tsp. almond extract

Italian for “twice baked,” biscotti are no ordinary cookies—they’re a sweet masterpiece, celebrated for their lighter texture and modest levels of fat and sugar. These crunchy delights begin their journey as unassuming logs, baked to golden perfection. But their story doesn’t end there. Sliced and baked again, they transform into crisp, irresistible treats that shatter beautifully with each bite. Among the many varieties, classic almond biscotti reign supreme—an iconic treasure beloved not only in Italy but across the globe. This easy almond biscotti recipe combines all-purpose and almond flour, creating a cookie with a denser texture and a bold, unforgettable almond flavor.

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Italian Almond Biscotti

Prep Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes

Servings 10

Calories 176 kcal

Author Lizzy Briskin

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely ground almond flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. kosher salt
1 heaping cup raw almonds
4 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. almond extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
In large bowl, stir together all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Add almonds and stir to combine.
Make well in center of dry ingredient mixture and add eggs, vanilla and almond extract. Using fork, lightly whisk eggs, then incorporate wet ingredients into dry until just combined. (Note: Avoid over-mixing.)
Pour batter onto prepared baking sheet in two equal-sized piles. Shape them into slightly flattened logs about 4 inches wide.
Bake 30 to 40 minutes, until logs are golden brown and firm. Let cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring logs to wire rack to cool 15 minutes.
Place cooled logs on cutting board and use serrated knife to slice into ½-inch thick cookies. Arrange cookies on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake another 15-20 minutes, flipping once halfway through. (Note: Biscotti are done when they are light brown and crisp. For extra crispiness, turn off oven and leave cookies inside until they’re cool.)
Transfer biscotti to wire rack to cool.