Almond Cantucci (Biscotti di Prato)
If you're looking for a unique and delicious Italian dessert to make, look no further than almond cantucci (biscotti di Prato). This twist on the classic biscotti recipe calls for ground almonds in addition to the traditional flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. The resulting cookies are deliciously nutty and crumbly, with a crispy outer crust and a soft, chewy center. Give them a try!
Ingredients
Let's gather the ingredients!
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup whole almonds lightly toasted
- 3 eggs fresh
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Let's Begin!
- First, Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract with a whisk.
- In a medium-sized bowl, Mix together the flour, almond flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
- Add the egg mixture and mix by hand until combined.
- Add the almonds and fold them in to combine.
- Knead well, divide the dough in half, and with the help of a little flour, make 2 loaves approximately ½ inch thick, 1 ½ inches wide, and 12 inches long. Bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and leave to cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
- Put on a cutting board. using a serrated knife slice each loaf - about 10 cookies per loaf. Let cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy with family and friends!
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 52mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 36IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
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