Betty's Almond Biscotti--Perfect Christmas Gift! ☆

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Almond Biscotti. This is a cookie-like confection that goes wonderfully with coffee or hot chocolate. It also makes a great gift at Christmastime!

Ingredients:

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs, plus one separated egg (Egg white will be used for brushing top of dough.)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon Amaretto or other almond-flavored liqueur (You may substitute almond extract.)
2 cups coarsely chopped whole almonds
cooking oil spray
sugar for sprinkling tops

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat 2 eggs, plus 1 egg yolk and 1 cup sugar with an electric mixer, until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon Amaretto. Stir in dry ingredients and 2 cups coarsely chopped almonds to form a dough. Prepare a 15-inch by 9-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper and spraying it with cooking oil spray. Spoon dough into 2 logs on baking pan. Brush each log with egg white and sprinkle with a small amount of sugar. Bake at 325 degrees (F) for 20 minutes, or until logs are golden and beginning to crack. Cool on baking sheet for 40 minutes. Using a serrated knife, slice logs diagonally into ½-inch slices. Place slices flat on baking sheet(s) in a single layer. Bake at 200 degrees (F) for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. You may store these in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. This makes a great gift, when placed in a Christmas tin! I hope you enjoy the recipe! Love, Betty 

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[mzcuti3p1e]

How many serving do this makes?

[bettyskitchen]

@mzcuti3p1e For the size I made I got 3 dozen.

--Betty :)

[Noukerd]

Hi Betty, do you think I could use roasted almonds? They are a little easier to find around here :) These biscotti make the perfect Christmas gift if you don't know what to get someone!

[bettyskitchen]

@Noukerd Yes, I actually used roasted almonds in my demonstration (and they were salted, too). They came out tasting wonderful!

--Betty :)

[rajeleetha03]

Hi betty :) wish you a merry christmas&happy holidays!!:) i am out of all purpose flour. Can i use self-rising flour instead? Will it affect the biscotti?

[bettyskitchen]

@rajeleetha03 Self-rising flour will be fine.

--Betty :)

[2810juju]

Came out great. Great with coffee or a snack. My kids love it. Thanks Betty!

[socialitebite]

Made these, they came out GREAT! I was able to take the baked logs easily off the parchment paper.

[amyslc93]

I love this recipe so much~~~

[missgirlie1980]

Hi Betty, I baked these today they came out very yummy. I will be sending some to my brother he is overseas in the military he is going to love them. Thank you Rick & Betty for your great videos and merry Christmas!