Chocolate Almond Biscotti

What is Chocolate Almond Biscotti? 

Biscotti simply means small, crisp rectangular twice-baked cookies typically containing nuts, made originally in Italy.

These delicious cookies are the perfect combination of crunchy and sweet. The dough is made into a log shape and then baked. Once it’s cooled, the log is cut with a sharp serrated knife, and the individual cookies are baked again. This is what gives them their characteristic crunchy texture.   

This traditional Italian cookie is made during the holiday season and dipped in hot coffee or tea.

Our recipe for biscotti is made with dried sweet cranberries and crunchy almonds and then dunked in dark rich chocolate. You can customize these with different types of dried fruit, nuts, chocolate, candy, and coffee.

Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a roll. Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet and pat down the dough until it’s 1/2 inch thick.

Bake the dough until the tops are golden, and the centers are firm. Remove from the oven, but do not turn off the oven.

Allow it to sit on the counter until it’s cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the cookie loaves into slices and place the sliced sides upright on the baking sheet. 

Return to the oven to continue baking flipping the slices halfway. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. 

Other Toppings for Biscotti 

Besides dipping the biscotti in rich dark chocolate, there are some other options you can try.

Dip them in white chocolate or sprinkle them with crumbled Biscoff cookies, sliced almonds, or crumbled graham crackers.

Any of these options will taste delicious!

Variations

Here are a few variations you can make with your chocolate biscotti with almonds recipe.

• Substitute the dried cranberries for dried cherries, figs, dates, or chocolate chips.  
• Add unsweetened cocoa powder to the dough to make chocolate biscotti.
• Add a dash of almond extract to the dough for an even nuttier flavor.  
• Add a teaspoon of honey for extra crunchiness. 
• Use Marcona almonds for an even deeper flavor.  

Storing Tips 

You will find a lot of information online about how long you can store biscotti. Everything from 3 days up to several weeks. I personally found that one week is a good number. After week one, the biscotti begins to taste a bit stale. A large Ziploc bag or an airtight container works great for storing. Here’s the breakdown.

On the counter: Keep them in a plastic bag on the counter for up to one week.

Refrigerate: To keep biscotti longer, store them in the refrigerator for one month.  

Freeze: If you’re a biscotti lover and want to stock up on these tasty cookies, then put them in a container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow them to come to room temperature before serving.