ALMOND CITRUS BISCOTTI

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"Often, I'll package some of my home-baked biscotti with a mug and a special blend of coffee to give as a gift," says Claire Brogren of Winside, New York.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Dash salt
2 tablespoons coarsely ground almonds

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add 3 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in lemon zest, orange zest and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Divide dough into four portions; shape each into an 8-in. x 2-in. rectangle on ungreased baking sheets. , In a small bowl, lightly beat remaining egg; brush evenly over dough. Sprinkle with almonds., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Ntuthuko Njabulo
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These biscotti are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


edward ford
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I love the combination of almonds and citrus in these biscotti. They're perfect for dunking in coffee or tea.


Kevin Jones
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These biscotti are a great make-ahead snack. I made a batch last week and they're still just as good.


Zulkifal Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the biscotti turned out perfectly. They're so delicious and addictive!


Rahim Hmt
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These biscotti were a bit too dry for my taste, but they were still good.


Sonko Jerlad
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I've never made biscotti before, but these turned out great. They're crispy and flavorful, and the citrus zest gives them a nice tang.


nawaratna adikari
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These are the best biscotti I've ever had! The almond and citrus flavors are perfectly balanced.


Mastana Mahi
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I was surprised at how easy these biscotti were to make. They turned out perfectly and were a big hit with my friends.


Booher Family
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These biscotti were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them.


Akinreni Opeyemi
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I found the dough to be a bit dry, but the biscotti turned out great after baking. I'll definitely be making them again.


Alone Anyone
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These were delicious! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes.


Sandra Lalan
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I've made these biscotti several times now and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and look impressive when served.


Mayra Delgado
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These biscotti are the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a wonderful almond flavor. I loved the addition of citrus zest, which gave them a bright and refreshing flavor.