Description
Biscotti per San Valentino are classic Italian almond cookies, perfect for Valentine’s Day. They are crisp, twice-baked, and often dipped in chocolate for a romantic touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole almonds, lightly toasted
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, melted (optional for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until a dough forms.
- Fold in toasted almonds.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a log (about 12 inches long).
- Place the logs on the baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for 10 minutes, then slice diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Return slices to the baking sheet, cut side down, and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Optional: Dip one end of each biscotto in melted chocolate, then let set.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 tsp almond extract.
- Chocolate-dipped biscotti make a festive gift.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotto
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: biscotti, valentine's day cookies, Italian almond cookies, chocolate-dipped biscotti