Best 3 Granola Biscotti Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Biscotti are twice-baked Italian cookies that are known for their delightful crunch and subtly sweet flavor. While traditional biscotti recipes often use almonds, walnuts, or pistachios, granola biscotti offer a unique twist by incorporating a blend of oats, nuts, and dried fruits, resulting in a more wholesome and satisfying cookie. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast option, a guilt-free snack, or a delectable treat to share with friends, granola biscotti are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

NUTTY ORANGE BISCOTTI



Nutty Orange Biscotti image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 2 dozen biscotti

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
Grated zest from 1 orange plus 1 teaspoon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup chopped almonds or nuts of your choice
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add the orange zest and juice, oil, almond extract and vanilla extract, beating until blended. Sift the flour and baking powder together and add to the egg mixture, beating well. Fold in the almonds by hand. Remove the dough to plastic wrap, wrap and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Divide the dough in half. Spray your hands lightly with nonstick cooking spray and shape each portion into a 5-by-8-inch log on the baking sheet. Bake until firm, about 25 minutes. Cool the logs on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Using a serrated knife, cut each log diagonally into 1/2-inch slices. Return the biscotti to the baking sheets and bake for 15 minutes. Turn the cookies over and bake for 15 more minutes. Cool on wire racks.

ITALIAN BISCOTTI



Italian Biscotti image

A traditional biscotti recipe. Great for dunking in coffee or tea.

Provided by Bernie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces butter
1 ¾ cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 teaspoon anise extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
8 ounces chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 165 degrees C ).
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together. Add eggs one at a time; beat until fluffy. Stir in the anise and vanilla extracts. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; Add them to the egg mixture along with the chopped almonds. Stir with a spoon and as the dough comes together, Knead by hand.
  • Divide the dough into 4 parts. Roll each piece into a log about 15 inches long. Place logs onto cookie sheets, 2 to a sheet, the long way. Flatten the logs out until they are about 3 inches wide with a slight hump going down the middle. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, loaves should be firm. Cut the loaves into diagonal slices 1/2 inch wide, place the slices onto the cookie sheets and return to the oven. Toast on one side, then turn them over to do the other side. This will take about 7 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 150.4 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

NUTELLA® BISCOTTI



Nutella® Biscotti image

Subtly sweet from chocolate chips, Nutella®, and sugar, these twice-baked cookies get added crunch from toasted hazelnuts and melt to perfection in your mouth. They're easy to package and give as a gift to complement purchased coffee beans or a hot chocolate mix and can be served on a hot chocolate board spread during the holidays. Dunk in coffee, tea, or even milk!

Provided by thymeforpineapple

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h25m

Yield 44

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs
1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella®)
1 ¼ cups bittersweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped raw hazelnuts
½ cup milk chocolate candy wafers

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Position racks in top and bottom third of the oven. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • Beat eggs in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium-high speed until pale and frothy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add sugar and mix until pale and thickened, about 2 minutes. Beat in melted butter and vanilla on low speed until combined.
  • Add chocolate-hazelnut spread and beat on low speed, scraping down sides and bottom of bowl as needed, until just combined, about 30 seconds. Gradually mix in flour mixture and on low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds. Fold in chocolate chips and hazelnuts until just combined.
  • Divide dough in half. Place each half in the center of a prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray your hands with cooking spray and shape each piece of dough into a 3/4-x2 1/2-x13-inch log.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, rotating cookie sheets halfway through, until set and firm to the touch, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Carefully transfer one log to a cutting board. Use a serrated knife to cut 1/2-inch slices on the diagonal. Transfer slices back to the baking sheet in an even layer, with cut-sides up. Repeat with the remaining log.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until dried, about 30 minutes, flipping cookies and rotating baking sheets halfway through. Transfer biscotti to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, microwave candy wafers in a medium microwave-safe bowl on high power for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 30-second increments, until melted and smooth, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes total. Drizzle melted chocolate over one end of each biscotti.
  • Refrigerate, uncovered, until chocolate hardens, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 54.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor and texture of your biscotti.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the biscotti tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the biscotti hold their shape.
  • Bake the biscotti until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Cool the biscotti completely before slicing. This will help prevent them from crumbling.
  • Store the biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Granola biscotti are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or with your favorite dip. They are also a great addition to gift baskets and care packages. With so many different flavor variations to choose from, there is sure to be a granola biscotti recipe that everyone will love.

Related Topics