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Cantuccini Italian Almond Biscuits

Cantuccini (Italian Almond Biscuits)

Cantuccini, or Tuscan almond biscuits, are those well-known Italian cookies that are baked twice for extra crispiness.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 36
Calories: 50kcal

Ingredients 

  • 2 ¼ cups (275 g) plain flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup (150 g) raw almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, and sugar in a large bowl.
    2 ¼ cups plain flour
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • Add the eggs, lemon extract, honey, and mix until you get a slightly crumbly mixture.
    2 large eggs
    ½ teaspoon lemon extract
    1 tablespoon honey
  • Add the almonds and mix again to incorporate them.
    1 cup raw almonds
  • Transfer the dough to a floured surface and roll it into a long log approximately 20-inch long and 2-inches wide. You can do it in two logs if you want the cantuccini to be smaller.
  • Transfer the logs to the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Use a serrated knife to cut the logs into ½-inch slices.
  • Place the slices back on the baking sheet and bake for 10 more minutes until golden brown.
  • Let the cantuccini cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition is per serving and is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.

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