I Made Cantucci Cookies (And They're Better Than Biscotti)

Learn how to make classic Italian Cantucci Biscotti – crunchy, twice-baked almond cookies perfect for coffee or tea ☕🍪 #Cantucci#Biscotti#AlmondBiscotti #ItalianCookies This easy homemade biscotti recipe uses simple ingredients and delivers authentic Italian flavor in every bite. This recipe is very forgiving and easy to make. Let's get started. Ingredients: • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour • 90 grams of unsalted butter • 3/4 cup (170g) granulated sugar • 2 tsp baking powder • 2 large eggs • 1 tsp vanilla extract or • 1 tbsp Nutmeg(optional but amazing) • 1 cup (170g) whole almonds (skin-on or blanched, your call) • Pinch of salt Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. 3. In another bowl cream butter and sugar, add eggs & vanilla extract. 4. Add almonds: Fold in whole almonds until evenly distributed. Combined wet and dry ingredients Do not overmix the batter. 5. Shape into logs: Divide the dough in half and form two logs, about 2 inches wide and 10–12 inches long. Place on a baking sheet, spaced apart. 6. First bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden and firm to the touch. Remove and let cool for 10–15 minutes. 7. Slice and second bake: Slice logs diagonally into 3/4-inch thick cookies. Lay them flat on the baking sheet and bake for another 10–15 minutes at 150 °C, flipping halfway, until crisp and golden. 8. Cool completely before storing in an airtight jar. Serve with coffee, or tea. Cantucci biscotti, almond biscotti, italian biscotti recipe, traditional cantucci, crunchy biscotti, twice baked cookies, italian almond cookies, biscotti recipe easy, homemade biscotti, biscotti for coffee, italian baking #Biscotti#AlmondBiscotti#ItalianCookies #BiscottiRecipe#CrunchyCookies Like ❤️ and Subscribe to our Channel for more videos like this. Thanks for watching!