Orange Almond Biscotti with Citrus Glaze
Print RecipeCrunchy Orange Almond Biscotti with Citrus Glaze is perfect for coffee dunking! This easy recipe features zesty orange, nutty almonds, and a sweet-tangy glaze. Bake, slice, and enjoy!
Servings: 20 biscotti
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- kitchen scale for best accuracy
- half baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Biscotti:
- 2 c. (250 g) unbleached all-purpose flour (RECOMMEND WEIGHING)
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¾ c. (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp. orange zest from 1 large orange
- ¼ c. (57 g) salted butter melted and cooled
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. almond extract
- ¾ c. (107 g) whole almonds roughly chopped
For the Citrus Glaze:
- 1 c. (120 g) powdered sugar sifted
- 2 tbsp. fresh orange juice + more as needed for consistency
- 1 tsp. orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, and orange zest until smooth, about 1–2 minutes. Stir in melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until combined. Fold in almonds. Dough will be sticky.
- Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a 10-inch long, 2-inch wide log on the baking sheet. Flatten tops slightly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until lightly golden and firm. Cool on baking sheet for 10–15 minutes (or cool completely, wrap, and rest overnight).
- Reduce oven to 325°F (160°C). Using a serrated knife, cut logs diagonally into ½-inch thick slices.
- Place slices cut-side down on baking sheet. Bake 10–12 minutes, flip, and bake another 10–12 minutes until crisp. Cool on a wire rack.
- For glaze, whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth. Drizzle or dip biscotti; let set on rack for 20–30 minutes.
Notes
- Cooling Flexibility: Cool logs for 10–15 minutes for quick slicing or overnight (wrapped tightly) to prep ahead. Both work great!
- Diagonal Cut: Slice on a 45-degree angle for a classic look. Straight cuts work but are less elegant.
- Glaze Tip: Use 2 tbsp. juice for a thick glaze, 3 tbsp. for a drizzle. Test on one biscotti first.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze unglazed biscotti for 3 months.
- Variation: Swap orange juice for lemon juice in the glaze for a mixed citrus flavor.
Serving: 1biscotti | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
