
Brown Butter Biscotti
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My brown butter biscotti recipe is a wonderful way to create an impressive Italian treat without spending hours in the kitchen. Ready in just an hour total, these crispy twice baked cookies are perfect for dunking in coffee or tea. The brown butter adds a rich, nutty depth that elevates the simple ingredients into something truly special. I love that eggs provide natural protein to keep you satisfied, and the whole recipe comes together easily with everyday pantry staples. Your friends will think you spent all day on these, but honestly, they're surprisingly simple to make.
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Ingredients
- 400flour
- 2 teaspoonsbaking powder
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 200 gramssugar
- 2 eggeggs
- 100 millilitersbrown butter(use only browned butter from recipe)
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 150 gramschocolate chips
- ½ teaspoonalmond extract
- 50 gramsconfectioners' sugar
- ½ teaspooncinnamon
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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- 2
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
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- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Tip: Use a hand mixer for easier mixing.
- 4
Melt brown butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the butter.
- 5
Add the melted brown butter to the sugar mixture and whisk until well combined.
Tip: Use a wooden spoon for easier mixing.
- 6
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Tip: Use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment for easier mixing.
- 7
Stir in chocolate chips, almond extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
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- 8
Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log. Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 5cm of space between them.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to cut the logs into 1cm thick slices after baking.
- 9
Bake for 25 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 150°C (300°F) and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the biscotti are crispy and golden brown.
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- 10
Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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