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How To Make Almond Biscotti Cookies

They might look fancy, but it's easy to make the perfect almond biscotti every time. We'll show you how. They're great with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or just on their own, and the more you make them, the more you can experiment. Enlarge

How To Make Almond Biscotti Cookies

They might look fancy, but it's easy to make the perfect almond biscotti every time. We'll show you how. They're great with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or just on their own, and the more you make them, the more you can experiment.

Step 1: You Will Need:

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Mixer
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Sheet

Step 2: Pre-Heat

Preheat oven to 375 degrees (190 C, Gas Mark 5)

Step 3: Mix

In a large bowl, combine oil, eggs, sugar, and almond extract, then mix in flour and baking powder. When the batter is well mixed, fold in the almonds.

Step 4: Roll

Divide your dough into two equal pieces, and roll each one into a snake until it's the length of your cookie sheet.

Step 5: Bake Once

Put your dough snakes onto a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet and press it down to about a 1/2 inch thickness. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the tops are golden brown. Remove the biscotti rolls from your baking sheet and put them on a rack to cool.

Step 6: Bake Twice

When your biscotti snakes are cool enough to handle, slice them into 1/2 inch slices, like you're slicing bread. Put the slices back onto the cookie sheet and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes on each side, until both sides of the biscotti are lightly toasted. This recipe makes 3-4 dozen biscotti.