Description

Biscotti is actually an Italian cookie. I believe the name stems from the fact that it is twice baked. This process makes the cookies very crispy, a characteristic that makes them easy to store, easy to take along on a picnic, and easy to give as gifts. They last well for many days, and should they get a little soft, just put them back in the oven at 300F for a few minutes and they are as good as new.

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons refined coconut oil
1/3 cup natural cane sugar
1 tablespoon golden ground flax meal
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons (room-temperature) water
1 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped (see note)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F
In a large bowl, add sugar and coconut oil.
With a hand mixer, cream the sugar and coconut oil, until lighter in color.
Next, add golden ground flax meal, vanilla extract, almond extract, and room temperature water. Continue to beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture a little at a time. I prefer to use a wooden spoon while mixing the wet and the dry ingredients.
Add the chopped almonds to the dough.
Place parchment paper or a silicone mat on a baking tray, and form the dough into a log right on the tray.
Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes until the log has a golden color, especially around the edges.
Remove from oven and brush lightly with water. This will keep the crust soft and will make it easier to cut. Let it rest for about 15 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 325 F.
Cut the log into 1/2-3/4 inch slices. They look neat if cut at a slight angle.
Return the pieces to the baking tray. Keep the pieces standing, but separate them so that they will bake evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes. The cookies should be crusty and dry. Don’t worry if there is a slight softness in the middle; they usually harden as they cool.
Should they not harden to your liking, or you want to refresh the cookies, bake them in a 300F oven for about 10 minutes or so.

Notes

To toast almonds: Place almonds on a baking tray. Bake at 350 F for 6-7 minutes.