Best 8 Orange Almond Biscotti Recipes

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Orange almond biscotti, a classic Italian cookie, is a delightful combination of sweet and crunchy flavors. With a crisp exterior and a soft, chewy interior, these cookies are perfect for dunking in your favorite hot beverage or enjoying as a sweet treat. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this guide will provide you with the necessary steps and tips to create delicious orange almond biscotti in the comfort of your own home. From gathering the essential ingredients to mastering the baking process, we'll walk you through the entire journey, ensuring that you end up with a batch of biscotti that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE ALMOND BISCOTTI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h

Yield 50 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
3 large eggs, plus 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
Zest of 1 orange, peeled with a vegetable peeler, no pith, finely chopped
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped dry roasted unsalted almonds
Sanding sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt with an electric mixer in a medium bowl. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add the extract, orange zest and almonds, mixing to make a somewhat sticky dough.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead just until it comes together. Halve the dough and shape into 2 logs, approximately 12 by 2 inches. Transfer the logs the prepared pan, spacing them about 3 inches apart. Brush the dough all over with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sanding sugar, if desired. Bake until they are firm and golden in color, about 45 minutes. Transfer the logs with a metal spatula to a cutting board and cool for a few minutes.
  • Cut the logs with a serrated knife on an angle into 1/2-inch slices. Lay them cut side down on the pan. Return to the oven and bake until golden brown on 1 side, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven, flip biscotti and continue to bake until golden, about 10 minutes more. Transfer to a rack to cool.
  • Store biscotti for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
  • Cook's Note: These biscotti are traditional and very crunchy. They are made for dunking.
  • Tip: Serve with Kahlua Eggnog.

ORANGE AND ALMOND BISCOTTI



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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Orange     Almond     Spring     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 60

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup sugar
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3 large eggs
3/4 cup chopped blanched almonds (about 3 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup finely chopped candied orange peel
3 tablespoons orange liqueur or brandy
1 large egg yolk, beaten to blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 3 baking sheets with waxed paper. Lightly flour waxed paper. Sift flour and baking powder into medium bowl. Beat sugar and butter in large bowl until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until fluffy. Mix in nuts and candied orange peel. Add flour mixture and liqueur; beat until well blended.
  • Spoon dough out onto 1 prepared baking sheet, pressing to form 12-inch-long rectangle, about 5 inches wide (dough will be very soft). Place in freezer until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Cut chilled dough lengthwise into 3 strips. Shape each strip on lightly floured surface into 12-inch-long, 1 1/2-inch-wide and 1-inch-high log. Transfer logs to remaining 2 prepared sheets, 1 log on 1 sheet and 2 logs on second sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Brush logs with egg yolk. Bake until golden and firm to touch (dough will spread), about 30 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheets. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
  • Using serrated knife, cut logs into 3/4-inch-wide diagonal slices. Stand biscotti slices upright on 2 heavy large baking sheets. Bake until biscotti are pale golden, about 25 minutes. Transfer to racks and cool. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container.)

ORANGE-ALMOND BISCOTTI



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There's no waiting in line for these crisp orange-almond cookies. Put on a pot of coffee, and enjoy that same coffee-shop taste at home!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Stir together sugar, butter, orange peel and eggs vigorously in large bowl until creamy and well blended. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt and almonds. Shape half of the dough at a time into rectangle, 10x3 inches, on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cookie sheet 15 minutes. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Turn slices cut sides down on cookie sheet.
  • Bake about 15 minutes or until crisp and light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg

ORANGE ALMOND BISCOTTI I



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Biscotti is an Italian cookie. It has a crunchy, buttery texture.

Provided by DEANMONA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 eggs
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup blanched slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat sugar, butter or margarine, orange peel and eggs in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt and almonds.
  • Shape half of dough at a time into rectangle, 10 x 3 inches, on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cookie sheet for 15 minutes.
  • Cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices. Place slices cut sides down on cookie sheet. Bake about 15 minutes or until crisp and light brown. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 136.5 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

ORANGE-ALMOND BISCOTTI



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Categories     Cookies     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Orange

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
4 T. unsalted butter, softened
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 t. vanilla extract
1/4 t. almond extract
Zest of one large orange
3/4 c. toasted almonds, chopped
Raw sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Whisk together in a bowl the first three ingredients. Cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until mixed in. Then add in vanilla and almond extracts. Add the zest and fold in almonds. When extras are folded in nicely, add flour mixture and let stir until just incorporated. Halve dough, place the two halves on the prepared cookie sheet, and shape each half into a flat-ish log. Pat each dough shape to smooth it (I put a little water on my hands to get these nice and smooth). Sprinkle some raw sugar on top of each dough shape. Bake the loaves for 30 minutes. Pull out of the oven, let cool for 10 minutes, and then slice each loaf into the size biscotti you want. Lay the slices flat back on the same cookie sheet. Bake for another 15 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Biscotti can be stored in an air-tight container for up to two weeks.

CRANBERRY ORANGE ALMOND BISCOTTI



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While searching for biscotti recipes, I figured I'd whip up my own. I am pleasantly surprised! The family loves these. They are delicious by themselves, with tea, cocoa, milk, and coffee (yes, we have tried them all ways). I love the vanilla drizzle but I can see omitting it if you don't wish to add additional sweetness.

Provided by Sea Sun

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

COOKIE
1/2 c butter (softened)
1 c sugar
3 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp orange extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 1/4 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
2/3 c cranberries (dried, sweetened)
2/3 c almonds (slivered)
DRIZZLE
1/2 c white chocolate chips
2 tsp vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees and toast almonds by placing on a cookie sheet. Bake until they are lightly golden (about 7-10 minutes). Remove from oven and set aside.
  • 2. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add extracts.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and almonds, cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  • 4. Cut dough in half. On a floured surface, shape each half into a loaf 2 inches in diameter. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
  • 5. Cool for 5 minutes. Cut diagonally into 1 inch slices. Place slices on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 9-10 minutes.
  • 6. Turn slices over, bake for 10 more minutes or until cookies are golden brown. Transfer to cooling racks and allow to cool.
  • 7. If desired, melt white baking chips and vegetable shortening in a bowl by microwaving. Check every 20 seconds and mix, making sure you don't overheat or it will "seize up". Get it to the point where it is thin enough to drizzle, or use pastry bag to pipe. Let dry.

ORANGE ALMOND BISCOTTI II



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These biscotti are very low in fat but they are delicious. You can substitute the almonds with 3/4 cup cranberries.

Provided by Karen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon orange zest
3 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, almonds, and orange zest. Make a well in the center and add the eggs oil, and almond extract. Stir or mix by hand until the mixture forms a ball.
  • Separate dough into 2 pieces and roll each one into a log about 8 inches long. Place logs on prepared baking sheet and flatten so they are about 3/4 inch thick. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly, and remove from baking sheets. Slice diagonally into 1/2 inch slices with a serrated knife. Set cookies on side back onto the cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 15 more minutes, turning over after half of the time. Finished cookies should be hard and crunchy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 99.3 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

ORANGE-ALMOND BISCOTTI



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There's no waiting in line for these crisp orange-almond cookies. Put on a pot of coffee, and enjoy that same coffee-shop taste at home!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Stir together sugar, butter, orange peel and eggs vigorously in large bowl until creamy and well blended. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt and almonds. Shape half of the dough at a time into rectangle, 10x3 inches, on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cookie sheet 15 minutes. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Turn slices cut sides down on cookie sheet.
  • Bake about 15 minutes or until crisp and light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh oranges for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use 1/2 cup of orange juice concentrate mixed with 1/2 cup of water.
  • If you don't have almond extract, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  • Toast the almonds before using them. This will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Be careful not to over-bake the biscotti. They should be golden brown and slightly firm to the touch.
  • Slice the biscotti while they are still warm. This will make them easier to slice and prevent them from crumbling.
  • Store the biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Orange almond biscotti are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. The combination of orange and almond flavors is classic and always a crowd-pleaser. Whether you are a beginner baker or an experienced pro, you will love this recipe for orange almond biscotti.

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