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Toasted Almond Biscotti Crunch

Toasted Almond Biscotti Crunch delivers a deeply nutty aroma with a clean, crisp snap that’s perfect for coffee or tea. Vanilla and almond extracts round out the flavor, creating a balanced, lightly sweet bite and an even, dry crumb. Serve as an afternoon treat, a sweet finish after dinner, or packaged for gifting—the texture stays satisfyingly crunchy in an airtight tin.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook1 hr 20 mins
  • Serves28
  • DifficultyMedium
Toasted Almond Biscotti Crunch
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Arrange the almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Toast the almonds in the preheated oven until lightly browned and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Let the almonds cool.

  4. 4

    Lower the oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Lightly beat the eggs, vanilla, and almond extract in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Gradually beat the egg mixture into the flour mixture with an electric mixer until the dough comes together. Add the toasted almonds and mix just until incorporated.

  6. 6

    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a 3x14-inch log. Transfer the log to the prepared baking sheet.

  7. 7

    Bake in the preheated oven until firm to the touch, 30 to 40 minutes. Let the log cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Move the log to a cutting board and slice into 1/2-inch-thick pieces using a serrated knife. Return the biscotti slices to the baking sheet.

  8. 8

    Return the biscotti to the oven and bake until firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. Flip each cookie and continue baking until toasted, about 20 minutes more. Cool the biscotti completely before storing in an airtight container.