Biscotti Recipe | Easy, Crunchy, Perfect Every Time! | Homemade Gift Idea for the Holidays

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while peanuts are more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar adds a richer flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Dry roast slivered almonds and hazelnuts in a pan on low heat, stirring gently until they reach a desired color.

In a stand mixer bowl, cream together 2/3 cup of butter and 1 cup and 1/3 cup of sugar.

Prepare 4-5 eggs, using 5 if they are medium-sized.

Once the butter and sugar are creamed, add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.

In a separate bowl, mix together 3 and 1/2 cups of flour, 1 and 1/4 tablespoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture in two portions, mixing well after each addition.

Once combined, add 1 teaspoon of almond extract, 1/2 teaspoon of anise, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

For a cranberry-orange variation, add orange zest and cranberries to the flour mixture instead of almond extract and anise.

Chill the dough in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to make it easier to work with.

Flour a surface and divide the dough into two approximately equal rolls, each about 1 and 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter.

Shape the rolls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.

Slice the log into diagonal pieces.

Place the slices back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until crisp.

Let cool completely before serving.

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