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    Published: Sep 6, 2019 Updated: Jan 30, 2020 by Hilda Sterner | This post may contain affiliate links 2 Comments

    Best Biscotti Recipe (fig-walnut)

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    Crispy Biscotti, studded with large chunks of toasted walnuts, sweet figs, and creamy white chocolate. Cardamom and cinnamon complete these crunchy Italian cookies.

    biscotti in a red tin

    About This Recipe

    It's a cozy, rainy day here in Montana, the kind of day you want to spend in the kitchen baking. And since I've been contemplating the creation of this Best Biscotti Recipe for quite some time, I decided that today is the perfect day to make it happen.

    To come up with this Best Biscotti Recipe, I decided to include some of my favorite ingredients. Not only ingredients that I love, but ingredients that complement one another. Here's what made the top of my list:

    • figs
    • walnuts
    • cardamom
    • chocolate
    italian cookies

    How to Make This Recipe

    1. Mix flour, salt, baking powder, and spices.

    flour in a stand mixer

    2. Beat the eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla until blended. Add the sugar and mix until completely incorporated. 

    3. Mix in the flour mixture, then fold in figs, walnuts, and chocolate chips. 

    • biscotti dough with white chocolate chips
    • biscotti dough

    4. Place parchment paper or foil on a baking sheet. With wet hands, shape the dough into a 12" log and 2½ to 3" wide.

    • cookie dough ball
    • molded biscotti dough

    5. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for another 30 minutes.

    baked biscotti loaf

    6. Transfer the log onto a cutting board. Using a bread knife, slice the log crosswise into 12 equal slices. 

    biscotti loaf being sliced

    7. Evenly space the biscotti on a baking sheet and bake for another 20 minutes.

    biscotti on tray

    Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips

    What's the origin of biscotti?

    Biscotti are "twice-baked" Italian cookies, also known as "Cantucci." They originated in the city of Prato, Italy.

    Traditional biscotti are quite different from this biscotti and most popular American biscotti recipes.

    For one thing, the traditional recipes did not include yeast or baking powder. It also did not contain fat of any kind.

    Instead, the main ingredients were flour, sugar, eggs, and almonds or pinenuts. This resulted in a dough that was dryer, unlike this dough, which is the opposite.

    Are Biscotti Supposed to be Hard?

    Yes, Biscotti are known for being a hard-textured cookie. That's what makes them so perfect for dunking!

    Although in America we dunk biscotti in coffee or tea, in Italy, they are also dunked into wine. I think Italians have the right idea!

    The biscotti might feel soft when you first take them out of the oven, making you think they're not ready.

    Not to worry, they will harden as they cool down. In fact, the reason these Italian cookies are twice-baked is so that the end result is a hard, crisp, and perfectly delicious cookie!

    How Long Do Biscotti Keep?

    Biscotti last Forever. Ok, that's a slight exaggeration, but seriously, I've never had biscotti go stale.

    This is especially true if they are stored in a tin container. Storing the biscotti this way keeps them crisp. Just be sure they are completely cool prior to storing.

    • Figs are my favorite fruit, but if I used fresh figs, they would retain too much moisture. This would prevent the biscotti from getting crispy enough. Luckily, dehydrated figs are the perfect solution and are available year-round.
    • Walnuts are one of my favorite nuts to use in baked goods. As a matter of fact, I can resist most baked goods as long as they don't contain nuts. Walnuts are also very nutritious and high in antioxidants and healthy omega-3 fats. If you prefer, you can use pistachios, almonds, or your favorite nut.
    • Chocolate, who doesn't love it? I couldn't resist adding white chocolate chips to this recipe. With the combination of figs, walnuts, cardamom, and chocolate, do you blame me for calling this recipe "Best Biscotti Recipe?"
    • Make sure the biscotti loaves are completely cool before you slice them. A serrated bread knife works best.
    biscotti cookies in a pile

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    Best Biscotti Recipe (fig-walnut)

    Delicious fig and walnuts biscotti, begging to be dunked in your coffee or tea.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Dessert, Snacks
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Resting Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 dozen
    Calories: 179kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1½ cups all purpose flour
    • ¼ tsp. salt
    • 1 tsp. baking powder
    • 1 tsp. cardamom
    • ½ tsp. cinnamon
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 T. coconut oil
    • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
    • ½ cup dried figs
    • ⅓ cup white chocolate

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
    • Mix flour, salt, baking powder, cardamom, and cinnamon in a bowl and set aside.
    • Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until blended. Add the sugar and mix until completely incorporated.
    • Mix in the flour mixture, then fold in the dried figs, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
    • Place parchment paper on a baking sheet. With wet hands, shape the dough into a log 12" long and 2½ to 3" wide.
    • Bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 30 minutes. While the log is cooling, reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
    • Gently transfer the log onto a cutting board. Using a bread knife, slice the log crosswise into 12 equal portions.
    • Evenly space the biscotti on baking sheet and bake for another 20 minutes.
    • Cool completely before eating. The biscotti will harden as they cool.

    Notes

    • Figs are my favorite fruit, but if I used fresh figs, they would retain too much moisture. This would prevent the biscotti from getting crispy enough. Luckily, dehydrated figs are the perfect solution and are available year-round.
    • Walnuts are one of my favorite nuts to use in baked goods. As a matter of fact, I can resist most baked goods as long as they don't contain nuts. Walnuts are also very nutritious and high in antioxidants and healthy omega-3 fats. If you prefer, you can use pistachios, almonds, or your favorite nut.
    • Chocolate, who doesn't love it? I couldn't resist adding white chocolate chips to this recipe. With the combination of figs, walnuts, cardamom, and chocolate, do you blame me for calling this recipe "Best Biscotti Recipe?"
    • Make sure the biscotti loaves are completely cool before you slice them. A serrated bread knife works best.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g
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    1. Kelly Methey says

      September 07, 2019 at 2:04 pm

      5 stars
      I love Biscotti! This recipe looks fantastic! Can’t wait to try it! Keep these amazing recipes coming!

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      • HildaSterner says

        September 07, 2019 at 3:07 pm

        It is, if I wasn't leaving tomorrow, I'd let you try some!

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