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Simple Almond Biscotti Dipped in Dark Chocolate

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 1 dozen
Author: Robin | Fluster Buster

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole almonds raw
  • 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 10 ounces dark chocolate

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spread almonds, in an even layer, on a baking sheet. Toast for 15 minutes, let cool then coarsely chop.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add butter, and combine using a pastry cutter, until the mixture is crumbly and resembles cornmeal. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs. Stir in the oil, extracts and the flour mixture. Fold in chopped nuts.
  • Scoop dough into two even piles on parchment lined baking sheet. Using damp fingers shape each pile into a log shape.
  • Place in center of oven and bake 30 minutes or until firm and golden brown. Remove from oven, cool for 10 minutes and lower oven temperature to 325°F
  • Using a serrated knife, cut logs into 3/4" diagonal slices and return to baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning them over after 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
  • Melt chocolate in a double boiler, let stand for 2 minutes, stir until smooth. Dip bottom of biscotti into chocolate and smooth away excess chocolate with the back side of a butter knife. Place on wire rack until the chocolate sets.