Lighter Maple Walnut Biscotti
Biscotti don't have to be intimidating - you can make your own amazing cookies at home!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Cookie Sheet
- Oven
- Knife
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp melted butter cooled
- 5 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cups flour all purpose + 2 tbsp
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tbsp crushed walnuts
- 3 tbsp white chocolate chips melted for drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, mix together melted butter and sugar until mixture is fully combined, then mix in eggs and maple extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt.
- Stir gradually into egg and sugar mixture. Crush walnuts and mix into dough.
- Press dough into a ball and cover in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 20 - 30 minutes.
- Turn dough on to a lightly floured flat surface and cut into 2. Roll each piece into a log, then flatten so you have 2 logs that are roughly 2 inches wide by 6 inches long.
- Bake at 300 for 30-35 minutes until logs are light brown.
- Remove the logs from the oven, and set aside to cool for approximately 10 minutes. Reduce the oven heat to 235°F
- Cut logs into 1/2 inch slices. Lay slices on the prepared baking sheet and bake for approximately 8-10 more minutes.
- Transfer biscotti to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, drizzle with whites chocolate or glaze of choice, and allow to set. Store in an airtight container at room temp, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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