Name: Biscotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 1 tablespoon anise extract, or 3 drops anise oil; 3.25 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Homemade biscotti is easier to make than you think! With this top-rated recipe, you can make bakery-worthy biscotti in the comfort of your own kitchen.

What Is Biscotti?

Biscotti are Italian almond cookies. They are baked twice, which gives them their signature hard and crunchy texture. Biscotti are traditionally dipped in a drink before eating.

What Is In Biscotti?

Youll need just six ingredients to make this biscotti recipe:

Sugar: This biscotti recipe starts with a cup of white sugar.
Oil: This biscotti recipe uses vegetable oil instead of butter, which results in a lighter and crispier finished product.
Eggs: Eggs add moisture and help bind the biscotti dough together.
Anise extract: Flavor the homemade biscotti with anise extract.
Flour: All-purpose flour gives the biscotti dough structure.
Baking powder: Baking powder acts as a leavener, which means it helps the biscotti rise.

How to Make Biscotti

Youll find the full, step-by-step recipe below but heres a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade biscotti:

Make the dough and divide it into two pieces.
Press the dough down onto two prepared cookie sheets.
Bake until golden brown.
Cut each loaf into slices and place slices cut-sides up back on the cookie sheets.
Bake again until lightly toasted and golden brown on both sides.

How to Eat Biscotti

In Italy, biscotti are often dipped in wine (such as Vin Santo, a dessert wine). Biscotti also pairs well with a cup of coffee or a cappuccino. Dunk the cookies in your hot drink of choice and enjoy!

How Long Does Biscotti Last?

Your homemade biscotti will last for up to one month in an airtight at room temperature. If you want to keep the biscotti longer, you can freeze it for up to three months.

Ingredients:

1 cup white sugar
cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon anise extract, or 3 drops anise oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder

Directions:

Gather all ingredients.
Preheat the oven to 375F (190C). Grease two cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
Beat sugar, oil, eggs, and anise extract together in a medium bowl until well-blended.
Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl, then stir into the egg mixture to form a heavy dough.
Divide dough into two equal pieces.
Form each piece into a log the length of a cookie sheet.
Place one log on each of the prepared sheets, and press the dough down to -inch thickness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
Transfer logs to wire racks and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.
Slice each log crosswise into about eighteen -inch-thick slices.
Place slices cut-sides up back on the cookie sheets.
Bake again until lightly toasted and golden brown, 6 to 10 minutes per side.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories	4g Fat	14g Carbs	2g Protein
96	4g	14g	2g

Servings Per Recipe: 36

Nutrition Facts: Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Biscotti Recipe

Comments

Debra Adams

10/03/2025 06:54:12 AM

This biscotti recipe is truly exceptional - perfectly crispy, crunchy, with a gently sweet flavor that stands out from the overly hard store-bought versions. I tried it out for the first time last week, following the recipe closely but opting for almond flavoring over anise. Like many others, I found that the baking time needed was shorter than stated, so keep a close eye on it in the oven. I have a few tips to offer for those who may have had less than stellar results. Do not be tempted to add extra flour; stick to the recipe instructions and divide the dough directly onto greased baking sheets. Shape the dough into a long roll that stretches the length of the sheets using your hands, then flatten it into a rectangle about 4" wide and 1/2" thick using your fingers or a rolling pin. After baking, cut the still-hot biscotti into strips with a pizza cutter, then return them to the oven as directed. This method worked perfectly for me and made the process much simpler than dealing with a sticky dough roll and crumbly finished product. Hopefully, these tips will help others achieve great results and inspire them to give it another go. This recipe is incredibly easy and the final product is delicious with just the listed ingredients. I wish I could give it more stars! I can't resist reaching for one more from the cookie jar.

Ruth Brown

10/03/2025 07:04:45 AM

I decided to enhance the flavor by adding extra anise and incorporating the grated zest of one lemon and one orange. Adjusting the baking temperature, I started at 350 degrees for the initial bake and then lowered it to 325 degrees for the second bake. After allowing the cookies to cool, I dipped one side in a combination of melted chocolate and 1 tsp of Crisco shortening. While they took a bit longer to dry, the end result was definitely worth the patience.

Patricia White

10/01/2025 04:19:12 PM

Absolutely delicious! After reading numerous reviews, I decided to try making two different batches of biscotti. The first batch featured anise extract, nuts, and white chocolate morsels, while the second batch included vanilla extract, almond extract, chopped almonds, and white chocolate morsels. Both variations were delightful, but my personal favorite was the biscotti with anise extract. In my next attempt, I plan to increase the extract amount for an even more intense flavor. I took the advice of some reviewers and reduced the cooking time to 18 minutes, then 6 minutes on each side, although the optimal timing may vary depending on your oven and desired biscotti texture. Interestingly, the cookie's flavor seemed to deepen even further the day after baking. Overall, these biscotti were a hit and I am grateful for the wonderful recipe shared. Thank you!

Donna Ramirez

10/04/2025 04:45:15 PM

Tasty! I increased the quantity of anise oil to 6 drops and added sliced almonds on top before baking.

Anna Nelson

10/01/2025 12:26:09 PM

Extremely simple and incredibly tasty!

Rachel Hernandez

09/30/2025 07:54:26 PM

This biscotti recipe has been my favorite for over 15 years now. It's incredibly versatile and can be customized to suit any taste. Everyone I've shared these with has raved about them. One of my favorite variations is adding pistachios and chopped cranberries for a festive touch during the holidays, and then finishing them off with a drizzle of dark chocolate. Another delicious option is mixing in almonds and coating them with cinnamon sugar before baking. I cannot express enough how much I adore this recipe - it's a true winner!