*Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2014. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.
For this biscotti recipe, I chose to work with the classic almond-flavored liquor... amaretto!
Oooh. Aaah!
Amaretto has always been my cordial of choice, and years ago (when I was a young pup) I was on an amaretto stone sour kick.
I remember drinking a fair amount of those when a bunch of us used to go out after work for happy hour, oh so many years ago.
Oh, the memories...but I digress...back to the recipe at hand...
I decided to add coconut into the dough because, well, why not?
I happen to love coconut but if you're not a fan, by all means, leave it out.
AMARETTO COCONUT BISCOTTI WITH AMARETTO SALTED CARAMEL DRIZZLE
Makes: Approximately 24 cookies Prep Time: 20 minutes Bake time: 90 minutes
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For the biscotti:
1 ½ cup slivered almonds, divided
1 cup sweetened coconut
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pure almond extract
2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
-Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
-In a large dry skillet over medium heat, toast 1 cup of the slivered almonds and the coconut, stirring constantly until lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
-In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
-In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl with a hand mixer), beat together the butter and sugar, and then mix in the eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, and amaretto.
-Blend in the flour mixture (⅓ at a time), until fully incorporated but do not overbeat.
-Blend in the cooled toasted almond and coconut mixture until just combined.
-Divide the dough in half and form each half into a 3" x 12" log on two parchment-lined baking sheets.
-Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 25 minutes.
-Remove from the oven and cool the logs for about 15 minutes.
-Reduce the oven temperature to 275 degrees.
-Place the logs on a cutting board and use a serrated knife to carefully slice each log diagonally into 1" slices. Return the cut cookies to the baking sheets and bake for 25 minutes and then flip each cookie and bake again for an additional 25 minutes until dry and lightly golden.
-Remove from the oven and cool completely.
For the amaretto caramel drizzle:
1 cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons amaretto
pinch of salt
-In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the first 5 ingredients to a boil, stirring constantly (about 4 minutes).
-Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the amaretto and salt.
-Allow the sauce to cool slightly and then drizzle the amaretto caramel over the cooled biscotti.
-Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of slivered almonds over the amaretto caramel.
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Toast the almonds and coconut in a dry saute pan and cool. Blend together butter, sugar, extracts, and amaretto.
Blend in the flour and the cooled toasted almonds and coconut. Divide the dough in half and form each half into 3" x 12" logs. Bake until slightly puffed.
Slice each pre-baked log on the diagonal into 1" slices. Return the slices to the baking sheets and bake again in a heat-reduced oven flipping the biscotti halfway through the baking. Cool completely.
Drizzle the cooled and cut biscotti with the amaretto salted caramel and top with the remaining sliced almonds.
Serve these delicious Amaretto Coconut Biscotti with Amaretto Salted Carmel Drizzle with your favorite hot beverage (yes, you can do spiked...but not for the kiddies).
Enjoy how the crispy, crunchy texture of these biscotti softens and flavors your favorite beverage in the process.
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Amanda (The Kitcheneer) says
Such gorgeous biscotti! I need these with my coffee ASAP!
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
What a gorgeous Biscotti! Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!
Lauren says
I love having a biscotti with my afternoon coffee. These look delicious!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
I love love love biscotti! this version looks out of this world, with that amazing drizzle.
german in pdx says
Salted caramel plus amaretto..yes, please! ~ Bea
Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says
Oh, that drippy caramel has me swooning a little over here. And I love amaretto...I'd probably covet a box of these all for myself!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Biscotti is the perfect addition to coffee. I wish I had one this morning.
David @ Cooking Chat says
Mmm, a tasty looking biscotti!
Sarah Reid says
Ooh this looks delicious! Love making biscotti for the holidays
Ginny McMeans says
Now that is a festive biscotti! Love Amaretto too!
Erin Dee says
I LOVE Amaretto. I want to put it in everything! Well. At least half the stuff. Frangelico goes in the other half. 😉 And these biscotti look like the perfect use for it!
The Food Hunter says
swoon!
Cookin' Canuck says
I remember being smitten with amaretto in my early twenties. While I don't think I would choose to drink it straight anymore, I could happily dig into these biscotti!
Brenda@SugarFreeMom says
Toasting almonds or any nuts for that matter makes them so much better in recipes. This looks lovely!
Julie @ Texan New Yorker says
These sound divine, I love amaretto! Amaretto sours were my first cocktail of choice in my early twenties, and I do still enjoy them from time to time. I love biscotti too, these would be very welcome in my house! 🙂
Amy @Very Culinary says
I just made an Amaretto breakfast casserole and I have a lot left in the jug, so these biscotti are perfect - thank you!
Paula-bell'alimento says
You had me at Amaretto ; ) I have some homemade Amaretto on hand and I think these biscotti have to happen.
Martha @ A Family Feast says
We've been on a huge amaretto kick this holiday season! These look incredible!
Katerina @ Diethood says
Did you say Amaretto?!? AND biscotti? I'm THERE!! I'd like a shot of Amaretto on the side, as well. 😉
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
As always, I love your step-by-step pictures. I can see myself making this!
Ala S says
Soooo crazy crunchy! I'm swooning just looking at these 🙂 saving them in my cookies file! Good sweet twist!
Paula says
Amaretto is my drink of choice as well, straight up over ice 🙂 You have created a scrumptious biscotti here Renee and it must be delicious what with all those almonds and coconut drizzled with that caramel sauce. Love your snowman tile *watching* you bake 🙂
The Ninja Baker says
Looks like your Happy Hour research turned into one happy coffee dipping cookie, Renee =) Love the idea of enjoying the flavor of the biscotti pre and post dunk!
Susan Pridmore says
What a great biscotti - and your drizzle looks amazing!
Nikki @ Nik Snacks says
The first drink I ever ordered at a night club was an Amaretto Sour, so I understand your sentiment!
Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch)n says
I'm like the worst baker ever, but I have been known to make a good biscotti. Thanks for a GREAT sounding recipe. Happy Holidays to you and your family Renee.
Laura Dembowski says
Gorgeous biscotti! I want extra caramel on mine please!
Tara Noland says
Love biscotti and your look decadently good!
Deanna Samaan says
Ohhh my!! You have 3 of my favorite things in here, I think I am adding Biscotti to my holiday baking!
Stacy Rushton says
That caramel drizzle will sell me every time! And what great flavors IN your biscotti too, Reneé!
Liz Berg says
Amaretto, coconut AND a caramel drizzle???? I need a pile of this wonderful biscotti in my world!
Renee says
Seriously the best biscotti I've seen in ages. Awesome recipe.