Biscotti With Almonds/Orange/Chocolate Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 c. Sugar
- 3 Tbsp. Orange rind, finely grated
- 2 Tbsp. Vanilla extract, pure vanilla
- 6 c. All-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. Baking pwdr
- 1 tsp Salt
- 6 x Large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 c. Amaretto
- 2 c. Almonds, blanched, toasted,sliced
- 2 c. Chocolate chips, or possibly pcs
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In an electric mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar, orange peel and vanilla; beat till light and creamy. Sift together the dry ingredients. With the mixer on slow, add in dry ingredients to butter mix and mix till thoroughly combined. Slowly add in Large eggs and amaretto.
- Add in almonds and chocolate just till combined. Remove dough to a floured surface and form into two flat logs about 4 inches wide and the length of your cookie sheet. Lay the logs onto buttered sheets and place on lower rack of the oven. Bake till lightly browned, about 45 min.
- Remove to a rack to cold. With a serrated knife, cut the loaves into half-inch slices, placing the cut slices flat oon the cookie sheet. To make crisp, return them to the lower rack of the oven and cook till golden brown, 15-20 min. Remove the slices to a wire rack to cold then store in an airtight container. Use a decorative tin for gift giving.
- NOTE: If the biscotti lose their crispness, repeat the crisping stage.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 193g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 809 | |
| Calories from Fat 346 | 43% |
| Total Fat 39.75g | 50% |
| Saturated Fat 17.2g | 69% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium 580mg | 24% |
| Potassium 382mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 95.94g | 26% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 18% |
| Sugars 42.33g | 28% |
| Protein 17.33g | 28% |
