ALMOND BISCOTTI: QUARESIMALE

Almond Biscotti: Quaresimale image

Provided by Barb G.

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 36 Biscotti

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons soft unsalted butter
3 cups whole almonds (skin on)
2 beaten eggs
3 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1 beaten egg, mixed with
1 tablespoon water, for egg wash

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Put brown sugar, sugar, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, butter, and almonds in a large mixing bowl; with mixer on low speed, add beaten eggs and vanilla; mix until dough just holds together.
Put dough on a floured surface, cut in half; roll each piece into a log; place on parchment-lined cookie sheet; flatten each log slightly with plam of hand, lightly brush the top of each log with egg wash.
Bake for 25 minutes or until firm to touch, remove from oven; cut dough diagonally into biscotti, lay down on cookie sheet and toast in a 325 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until toasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.5, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 20.2, Sodium 18.8, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 12.2, Protein 3.8