Nutella Biscotti

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Recipe Intro From bakedwithlovebyivy

Hazelnut biscotti are complimented by the addition of Nutella. The biscotti dough has a hint of almond and is studded with hazelnut pieces. After the biscotti finish baking, drizzle with Nutella and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.

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ingredients

  • 3 1/2 oz almond paste or marzipan
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 hazelnuts, chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Nutella, (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped, for topping

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Step 2

    Using a box grater, shred your almond paste or marzipan.

  • Step 3

    Add the grated almond paste/marzipan to the bowl of a stand mixer, or a medium bowl if you are using a hand mixer.

  • Step 4

    Pour in the sugar and mix to break up the almond paste.

  • Step 5

    Add the butter and cream the mixture until everything is well combined.

  • Step 6

    Mix in the chopped hazelnuts.

  • Step 7

    Add the eggs, mixing after each addition.

  • Step 8

    Add the vanilla, almond extract, salt, baking powder, and flour to the bowl and mix until a dough forms.

  • Step 9

    Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.

  • Step 10

    Divide the dough between the two trays and spread it out to form oval-like shapes.

  • Step 11

    Bake for about 40 minutes or until the dough is golden brown on the edges and set in the middle.

  • Step 12

    Let cool for about 10 minutes when they come out of the oven.

  • Step 13

    Use a sharp knife to cut each individual biscotti (about 7-8 pieces per tray).

  • Step 14

    Spread the biscotti out on the trays and bake for another 30-40 minutes or until each biscotti is golden brown and crisp.

  • Step 15

    When they come out of the oven after the second bake, let them fully cool before drizzling on Nutella and sprinkling with chopped hazelnuts. Enjoy!

  • Step 16

    Leftover biscotti can be stored in the freezer until ready to serve.