Description
Biscotti comunione are traditional Italian cookies often served during communion celebrations. They are crisp, sweet, and pair perfectly with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Add eggs, butter, and vanilla extract. Knead into a dough.
- Fold in chopped almonds.
- Shape dough into a log and bake for 25 minutes.
- Let cool, slice into pieces, and bake again for 10 minutes until crisp.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotto
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: biscotti comunione, Italian cookies, communion biscuits