For Blogmas 2020, I have decided that I’m going to share some of my favourite holiday recipes. Not only do I enjoy baking, I love being able to give people baking packages to enjoy. I had to think creatively about what I could make this year as I wanted everything to sit for 4-5 days prior. So, I turned to some of my favourite cookies and loaves the freeze and/or pack well. This easy almond biscotti recipe is one of my favourite recipes year round, but biscotti is more than perfect for the holiday season!
Easy Almond Biscotti Recipe
I found this recipe on Kristine’s Kitchen Blog here. It uses a base biscotti recipe to make it four different ways- the almond biscotti are by far the superior out of the four. (The chocolate is in second place, but I find that people seem prefer the almond overall.) I would recommend poking around her site, she has some wonderful recipes, and I’ve used many more than once.
Almond Biscotti Ingredients
-4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into 4 pieces)
-3/4 cup granulated sugar
-2 large eggs
-1 teaspoon almond extract
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1 cup all purpose flour
-1 cup white whole wheat flour
-1 teaspoon baking powder
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1 cup chopped almonds
-turbinado sugar (coarse sugar, optional)
Almond Biscotti Directions
6. Stir in the chopped almonds.
Packing Your Christmas Cookies
I’ve been doing my best to “think green” when it comes to my holiday baking. Unfortunately I had to use some plastic and paper bags. However, I was able to get some holiday themed tupperware at the dollar store to lessen my environmental impact. If biscotti are kept in a sealed container, I find that they will last 2-3 weeks, longer if they are frozen. (And people can reuse the tupperware! Win win)
While you are here, my An Historian’s Christmas guide has several of my favourite holiday recipes and DIYs for the holidays. I have all the historical inspiration you will need for your holiday season, including decorating ideas, book recommendations, and traditions to start. This year can be an incredible and special holiday season for you, no matter where you are or who you are with! You can purchase it here!
Are you going to be making these easy almond biscotti for your holiday baking?
Cheers,
The Historian
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