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Almond-Orange Biscotti

December 14, 2017 By Patricia 18 Comments

Almond-Orange Biscotti are crunchy, dunkable, a bit rustic, and always turn out great, year after year. The orange zest and almonds add wonderful flavor, and you can always drizzle melted chocolate over the tops for something extra!

Almond-Orange Biscotti are a crunchy cookie treat you'll love. These biscotti cookies are a lovely treat.

A tried-and-true recipe like this one for Almond-Orange Biscotti is critical when it comes to the holidays. I learned my lesson several years ago on Thanksgiving: do not make a new dish, untested, for a holiday meal. Live and learn, right? I originally posted this recipe in 2014 and I wanted to share it with you again in case you missed it.

Almond-Orange Biscotti are a cookie treat everyone will love! These biscotti cookies are perfect for the holidays!

For as long as I can remember, biscotti have been part of my family Christmas celebrations. My Italian parents always made them – a lot of them – to enjoy for Christmas and beyond. My guess is that since they’re perfect for dunking in coffee or hot chocolate, they made extra to enjoy all through the long, cold winters in Ohio where we lived.

Don’t miss out on another tasty biscotti recipe of mine: Chocolate-Espresso Dipped Orange & Pistachio Biscotti.

And if you like ice cream try this recipe for Cherry-Almond Ricotta Ice Cream. It’s fab served with biscotti.

The biscotti after baking the first time — biscotti cookies are baked twice.

Almond-Orange Biscotti are fun cookies, perfect for dunking. You'll love these biscotti cookies for their big flavor!

Instead of the anise-flavored version my parents made, I tweaked the recipe and started to make Almond-Orange Biscotti. The flavors are perfect together, and oranges are in season here in Arizona where I live. That means I can just run to the backyard and pluck one off the tree to use for these cookies. Quite a change from the Ohio winters!

Almond-Orange Biscotti are a great cookie treat to serve for the holidays! You'll love these biscotti cookies anytime of year!

This is my go-to, never fail, always amazing recipe for biscotti. You can go ahead and take my word for it, or you can make a batch today, just in time for the Christmas festivities.

Slightly hard and crunchy, sweet but not too sweet, and ideal to serve with coffee, tea, or even wine, these rustic biscotti are easy to make and they turn out the same each time you make them – perfect!

Make your batch of Almond-Orange Biscotti today!

Almond-Orange Biscotti are great, Italian-inspired cookies you'll love for the holidays. These biscotti cookies are amazing -- perfect for dunking, too!

Nutrition

Calories

782 cal

Fat

24 g

Carbs

138 g

Protein

17 g
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Yields 2 dozen

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Ingredients

  • 2-1/4 cups flour
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped, toasted almonds
  • Optional: 3 ounces melted chocolate to drizzle on cookies

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the eggs, vegetable oil, almond extract, and orange zest.
  4. Add the egg mixture to the center of the dry ingredients. Use a wooden spoon to stir and begin to mix the ingredients. Add the almonds, then use your hands to work the mixture until a dough forms and all the ingredients are incorporated.
  5. Divide the dough in half, and on a lightly floured work surface, shape the dough into two rectangular loaves that are about 1 inch high, 3-4 inches wide, and 8 inches long.
  6. Place one loaf on each of the baking sheets, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Remove the loaves and let them cool slightly. Start at the short end of the loaves and use a sharp knife to cut 3/4-inch slices.
  8. Turn the oven to 325 degrees. F. Place the slices on the baking sheets with the cut side down, and return to the oven for about 5 minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely.
  9. If you’d like to drizzle chocolate over them, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 10-second increments. When they’re melted thoroughly, use a fork or teaspoon to drizzle over completely cooled cookies. Allow the chocolate to set, then store them in an airtight container.
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Comments

  1. Kelly @ Inspired Edibles says

    December 22, 2014 at 5:39 am

    Goodness, that orange is flawless! ;-) -- these look beautiful Patricia. I love the combination of flavors. Biscotti with its delicate sweetness is truly one of my favorites - so perfect with a cup of tea. Yum! You're right, there is still time! xx
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 22, 2014 at 6:28 pm

      Having oranges in the backyard is such a gift! Thanks, Kelly! Merry Christmas!
      Reply
  2. Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says

    December 22, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    I've never made biscotti before, but this looks totally doable!! And perfect for christmas.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 22, 2014 at 6:27 pm

      Kelly, they really are doable - easy and nothing complicated. Hope you try them! Merry Christmas!
      Reply
  3. Dan from Platter Talk says

    December 22, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    This biscotti looks perfect, for holidays or any day! We love the flavor profile of this one!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 22, 2014 at 6:26 pm

      Thanks, Dan! Hope you enjoy the holidays!
      Reply
  4. Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says

    December 22, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    Your biscotti are absolutely stunning Patricia! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 22, 2014 at 6:25 pm

      Thanks so very much, Linda! Enjoy the season! <3
      Reply
  5. Katie @ Mom to Mom Nutrition says

    December 23, 2014 at 12:24 am

    I love dunking biscotti in my AM coffee... this would be perfect for a Christmas morning treat!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 24, 2014 at 10:52 pm

      Me too, Katie! Thanks for stopping by and Merry Christmas!
      Reply
  6. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    January 9, 2015 at 4:57 am

    I've been meaning to try and make biscotti forever! I bet this would be good too in chocolate.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 9, 2015 at 10:38 pm

      Hi Shelby! I'll bet you'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to make biscotti! So many options (chocolate -- yes, please)!
      Reply
  7. Mary p says

    January 15, 2017 at 2:21 am

    Truly awesome! Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe. This was the first time making biscotti.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 17, 2017 at 2:51 am

      Thanks so much, Mary! I'm so happy you were pleased with this one! Cheers!
      Reply
  8. Sissy says

    December 27, 2017 at 9:50 pm

    Who doesn't need a go-to biscotti recipe? Yum
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 3, 2018 at 1:52 am

      This is a goodie, for sure!
      Reply
  9. Holly B. says

    November 13, 2022 at 9:00 am

    This is an uncomplicated recipe for delicious biscotti. I used 1/4 cup less sugar and the sweetness was just fine. The orange zest really adds to the overall flavor. I’ve made these biscotti for a few years now and they are definitely a family favorite. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 12, 2022 at 7:13 pm

      Thanks so much, Holly! I'm really glad you like them as much as I do - perfect for the holidays!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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