Description
Crisp biscotti cookies with a Halloween twist, perfect for dipping in coffee or enjoying as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup Halloween-themed sprinkles
- 1/2 tsp orange food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat eggs and vanilla in another bowl. Add to dry ingredients.
- Fold in almonds, sprinkles, and food coloring if using.
- Shape dough into two logs on the baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove logs and let cool for 10 minutes. Slice diagonally into 1-inch pieces.
- Place slices back on the baking sheet. Bake for another 10 minutes until crisp.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- For extra crunch, bake slices for an additional 5 minutes.
- Swap almonds for pecans or walnuts if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotto
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: biscotti, Halloween, cookies, Italian dessert, crunchy