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    Published: Dec 14, 2014 · Modified: Jun 5, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 32 Comments

    Amaretto Coconut Biscotti

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    These crispy, crunchy Amaretto Coconut Biscotti are perfect for dipping in a hot cup of coffee, tea, or even hot chocolate. As a bonus, the amaretto salted caramel drizzle will flavor your beverage and add a salty, caramel sweetness to these crunchy cookies.
     
    Amaretto Coconut Biscotti with Amaretto Salted Carame Drizzle Recipe.

    *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 Coconut Biscotti with Amaretto Salted Caramel Drizzle Recipe

    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...

    A stack of Amaretto Coconut Biscotti on a red and white polka dot plate and the cookies are drizzled with caramel.

    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
    {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
    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.
    ____________________________________________________________________________________________
    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.

    Amaretto Coconut Biscotti with Amaretto Salted Caramel Drizzle Recipe
    Amaretto Coconut Biscotti with Amaretto Salted Caramel Drizzle Recipe

    Thank you so much for visiting me today in my Kudos Kitchen. I hope you found something you'll love and that you'll come back and visit me often. There is always room for you around my table!

    Should you have any questions or comments regarding anything you've seen here on my blog, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. It is always my distinct pleasure to respond to you just as soon as I possibly can.

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    Comments

    1. Amanda (The Kitcheneer) says

      December 22, 2014 at 1:21 am

      Such gorgeous biscotti! I need these with my coffee ASAP!

      Reply
    2. Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says

      December 18, 2014 at 4:47 am

      What a gorgeous Biscotti! Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!

      Reply
    3. Lauren says

      December 17, 2014 at 3:50 pm

      I love having a biscotti with my afternoon coffee. These look delicious!

      Reply
    4. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

      December 17, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      I love love love biscotti! this version looks out of this world, with that amazing drizzle.

      Reply
    5. german in pdx says

      December 16, 2014 at 6:11 pm

      Salted caramel plus amaretto..yes, please! ~ Bea

      Reply
    6. Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says

      December 16, 2014 at 2:19 pm

      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!

      Reply
    7. Nutmeg Nanny says

      December 16, 2014 at 3:10 pm

      Biscotti is the perfect addition to coffee. I wish I had one this morning.

      Reply
    8. David @ Cooking Chat says

      December 16, 2014 at 9:48 am

      Mmm, a tasty looking biscotti!

      Reply
    9. Sarah Reid says

      December 16, 2014 at 12:53 am

      Ooh this looks delicious! Love making biscotti for the holidays

      Reply
    10. Ginny McMeans says

      December 15, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      Now that is a festive biscotti! Love Amaretto too!

      Reply
    11. Erin Dee says

      December 15, 2014 at 8:51 pm

      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!

      Reply
    12. The Food Hunter says

      December 15, 2014 at 5:28 pm

      swoon!

      Reply
    13. Cookin' Canuck says

      December 15, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      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!

      Reply
    14. Brenda@SugarFreeMom says

      December 15, 2014 at 7:38 pm

      Toasting almonds or any nuts for that matter makes them so much better in recipes. This looks lovely!

      Reply
    15. Julie @ Texan New Yorker says

      December 15, 2014 at 6:13 pm

      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! 🙂

      Reply
    16. Amy @Very Culinary says

      December 15, 2014 at 6:05 pm

      I just made an Amaretto breakfast casserole and I have a lot left in the jug, so these biscotti are perfect - thank you!

      Reply
    17. Paula-bell'alimento says

      December 15, 2014 at 6:01 pm

      You had me at Amaretto ; ) I have some homemade Amaretto on hand and I think these biscotti have to happen.

      Reply
    18. Martha @ A Family Feast says

      December 15, 2014 at 5:58 pm

      We've been on a huge amaretto kick this holiday season! These look incredible!

      Reply
    19. Katerina @ Diethood says

      December 15, 2014 at 4:06 pm

      Did you say Amaretto?!? AND biscotti? I'm THERE!! I'd like a shot of Amaretto on the side, as well. 😉

      Reply
    20. Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says

      December 15, 2014 at 3:54 pm

      As always, I love your step-by-step pictures. I can see myself making this!

      Reply
    21. Ala S says

      December 15, 2014 at 8:12 am

      Soooo crazy crunchy! I'm swooning just looking at these 🙂 saving them in my cookies file! Good sweet twist!

      Reply
    22. Paula says

      December 15, 2014 at 11:53 am

      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 🙂

      Reply
    23. The Ninja Baker says

      December 15, 2014 at 1:38 am

      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!

      Reply
    24. Susan Pridmore says

      December 14, 2014 at 9:46 pm

      What a great biscotti - and your drizzle looks amazing!

      Reply
    25. Nikki @ Nik Snacks says

      December 15, 2014 at 2:25 am

      The first drink I ever ordered at a night club was an Amaretto Sour, so I understand your sentiment!

      Reply
    26. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch)n says

      December 14, 2014 at 8:52 pm

      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.

      Reply
    27. Laura Dembowski says

      December 14, 2014 at 8:45 pm

      Gorgeous biscotti! I want extra caramel on mine please!

      Reply
    28. Tara Noland says

      December 14, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      Love biscotti and your look decadently good!

      Reply
    29. Deanna Samaan says

      December 14, 2014 at 6:30 pm

      Ohhh my!! You have 3 of my favorite things in here, I think I am adding Biscotti to my holiday baking!

      Reply
    30. Stacy Rushton says

      December 14, 2014 at 4:00 pm

      That caramel drizzle will sell me every time! And what great flavors IN your biscotti too, Reneé!

      Reply
    31. Liz Berg says

      December 14, 2014 at 12:36 pm

      Amaretto, coconut AND a caramel drizzle???? I need a pile of this wonderful biscotti in my world!

      Reply
    32. Renee says

      December 14, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      Seriously the best biscotti I've seen in ages. Awesome recipe.

      Reply

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