Dried ginger and candied ginger combine with almonds in these Ginger Almond Biscotti. They are so easy to bake and everyone loves them! Post may contain affiliate links.
Ginger Almond Biscotti
Mr. Sidewalk Shoes is a dessert kind of guy. He always likes to have a little something sweet after dinner. It doesn’t have to be much, no big production, but he does like something. While I am also extremely fond of a dessert every day, my calorie tracking on My Fitness Pal, isn’t too keen on it.
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I've found that biscotti is a dessert that can make us all happy, including my Fitbit. A lot of biscotti recipes can be fairly low calorie with no butter or cream, like this one that I found in Donna Hay Magazine issue #48.
Biscotti makes the perfect after dinner dessert. It’s small so there is good portion control, it’s light, and it goes wonderfully with a cup of coffee. This particular biscotti is wonderful, I love heat from the candied ginger. The only thing I changed is that I used sliced almonds instead of whole, because I find it makes the biscotti easier to slice.
Some other biscotti recipes that you might like:
Ginger Almond Biscotti
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder sifted
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger sifted
- ¾ cup caster sugar superfine
- 3 eggs lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup whole almonds blanched
- ½ cup candied ginger chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 320.
- Place the flour, baking powder, ginger and sugar in a bowl and mix to combine. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until a dough forms. Add the almonds and ginger and mix to combine. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. (It can be quite crumbly, just keep mushing it together till it sticks together.)
- Halve and roll into 2x10in long logs and flatten slightly. Placed on a lightly greased baking tray (leave a couple of inches between them. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely (personally I find I get more crumbles if I let them cool too long, I usually let them cool for 10 minutes). Use a serrated knife to cut the logs into 3mm-thick slices, place on baking tray lined with parchment paper (I just place back on the same cookie sheet). Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow to cool on tray.
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Miz Helen says
I love a good Biscotti with my tea and this looks like a fantastic recipe! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
April J Harris says
I always enjoy biscotti, and I am such a fan of ginger that these are perfect for me. What great flavours you have used, Pam. Scheduled to pin and share. Thank you for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party.
Ann says
Dip these little suckers is some dark chocolate and I'm there!
Albert Bevia says
I am a huge fan of biscotti, and this recipe here looks so amazing, what a great combination of flavors..trying this for sure...thank you for the recipe 🙂
Sandee says
Oh yummy and they don't have a lot of calories either.
Have a fabulous day filled with Biscotti. ♥
Pam Greer says
They make the perfect snack!
swathi says
Ginger almonds biscotti looks delicious, I love biscotti with my tea.
Laura says
I love the ginger in these!
Elena says
Lovely! Biscotti is one of my favorites, and since this time of year is for curling up with a cup of coffee these are perfect!
Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire says
its been years since I made biscotti. This looks so delicious and I love that it is much lower in calories than some other versions!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
I adore biscotti - and I love the flavor combination in this recipe! Going on my must-try list!
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says
This biscotti would be the perfect little sweet treat after dinner. Or for breakfast with my coffee 🙂
Pam Greer says
For some reason comments have been disabled on this post! Trying to figure it out!
Chef Mireille says
the ginger must make these taste awesome
Couscous & Consciousness says
I actually made biscotti for the first time ever, and gave it for Xmas gifts, after I saw your Cranberry & Pistachio Biscotti post. That was such a great combo, and they were so popular, I don't need any encouragement to try these ones.
kitchen flavours says
Very nice biscotti! I have been meaning to make some for ages! These would be great with a cup of warm tea!
Deb in Hawaii says
I do love that warm heat from candied ginger--it adds so much flavor to a simple cookie. These look delicious--I'd love one for my morning tea. 😉
grace says
i think i might start making biscotti all the time--it seems like a really simple and versatile thing to create and my coffee has been boring to me lately. 🙂
La Table De Nana says
And you say you can't bake?:)
We love biscottis ..these look so good!
Zosia says
Ginger 2 ways - sounds delicious and very flavourful.
Marjie says
You could make this even more calorie counter app friendly by using egg beaters instead of eggs. It does look like a great recipe!
Joanne says
I really should make biscotti to have as a light after dinner treat because I'm always craving something sweet also! Love the ginger in this. Not traditional, but still delicious.
June says
....and you say you don't bake. Uh huh! Your biscotti looks fabulous.