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Mocha Almond Cantucci

By: Rosemary Published: October 23, 2020 Updated on: October 23, 2020

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Mocha Almond Cantucci, a fast, easy and tasty Italian Christmas or any Anytime Cookie, a delicious combination of coffee and chocolate. The perfect addition to your Cookie Recipe Collection. The perfect snack or dessert cookie.

mocha almond cantucci on a white plate

When I first came to Italy, it took me the longest time to try a biscotto, not because I didn’t think that they tasted good or I didn’t like the look of them but because they are so darn hard. I knew if I dared take a bite I’d break a tooth or two!

For that reason,  my husband told me that you can dunk them in coffee to make them softer, and in espresso to be exact. In fact biscotti means twice baked, with the second baking causing the cookie to dry and harden. But I also learned the adding butter or oil to mixture makes them softer.

So even though these Mocha Almond Biscotti are also twice baked they are on the softer side  but still crunchy and of course just as delicious.

 

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  • What is the difference between Cantucci and Biscotti
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  • Can Biscotti be frozen?
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How to make them

In a large bowl beat the sugar and butter until well blended, add the vanilla and mix. Then beat in the eggs one at a time, beat until combined.

beating the wet ingredients and whisking the dry in a silver bowl

In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and instant coffee, then gradually stir into egg mixture. Fold in chocolate chips and almonds.

adding the chocolate chips and making a dough

Batter will be quite sticky, wrap it in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Remove from the fridge and form into 2 logs  place on the prepared cookie sheet and bake.

forming a dough, forming 2 logs and baked logs on cookie sheet

Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature, cut the logs diagonally into thick slices (or thinner if desired), lay them on their side, on the cookie sheets. Bake again until dry. Cool completely before serving. 

cutting the logs and baking the cut cookies

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    How do I make the cookies?

    You can make these biscotti with either a standup mixer, a hand beater or a food processor, which is what I usually use to make them.

    Can the dough be made in advance?

    If you wish to make the dough in advance, I would advise you to refrigerate it for the 30 minutes, then roll into 2 logs, place on the cookie sheet and cover with plastic, the dough will keep for up to 2 days in the fridge.

    Where did they originate?

    The oldest version of the Cantucci originates from Tuscany and dates back to the 16th century. In the Regions of Lazio and Umbria, Cantuccini are called Tozzetti. They are prepared in the same way as Cantucci, although they are usually made with hazelnuts instead of almonds.

    The difference being, that Cantucci from Tuscany are made with almonds and are eaten with Vin Santo, whereas Tozzetti are made in various ways, including Triple Nut,  Chocolate Almond, Mocha flavour, or if you are like us how about a savory Biscotti with Olives & Parmesan?

    biscotti on a white plate with a spoon of instant coffee

    What is the difference between Cantucci and Biscotti

    Biscotti literally means twice (bis) cooked (cotti), biscotti is also the general name that Italians call cookies. Therefore Italians refer to Biscotti as Cantucci or Tozzetti.

    How to store them

    The Biscotti should be stored in an airtight container in a cool dry place. To keep them crisp, place parchment paper between the layers of cookies, this also helps to keep them separated if you wish to dip them in chocolate. Stored properly, they will last up to two weeks.

    a biscotti leaning against an espresso

    Can Biscotti be frozen?

    Biscotti can be frozen. Once the cookies have cooled completely, place them in a freezer safe bag or container. The cookies will last up to three months in the freezer.

    You can also freeze the raw biscotti logs. Wrap them in plastic and place in a freezer safe bag. They will keep for about a month in the freezer. Be sure to let them thaw in the fridge before proceeding with the recipe.

    Biscotti are a very popular Italian Christmas cookie, after a taste you will understand why. The dough from these Mocha Almond Biscotti is very sticky so make sure you refrigerate it for at least 1/2 an hour. I actually left it in the fridge for a few hours, then lightly floured a flat surface and also my hands when working with this dough, it will make it all much easier.

    If you are looking for a yummy change from your  usual Christmas Cookie recipes this tasty Mocha Almond Biscotti is something worth trying. Maybe you will get the urge to go dunking in your espresso too! Happy cookie baking. Enjoy!

    dunking a cookie in espresso

    mocha almond cantucci on a white plate

    Mocha Almond Cantucci

    Rosemary Molloy
    Mocha Almond Cantucci, a fast, easy and tasty Italian Christmas or anytime Cookie, a delicious combination of coffee and chocolate.
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    Prep Time 35 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Chilling Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 32 cookies
    Calories 90 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1/4 cup butter softened (57 grams)
    • 3/4 cup sugar (150 grams)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
    • 1 3/4 cups flour (227 grams)
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 teaspoons instant coffee (dry)
    • 3/4-1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (131-175 grams)
    • 1/4-1/2 cup slivered almonds (28-55 grams)

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl beat the butter and sugar until well blended (I used my food processor to make this dough and it worked really well), add vanilla mix, then beat in eggs one at a time, beat until combined.
    • In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and instant coffee, then gradually stir into egg mixture. Fold in chocolate chips and almonds. Batter will be quite sticky, so wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (I left mine in the fridge for 2 hours).
    • Pre-heat oven to 300° (150° celsius).
    • Remove the dough from the fridge and form into 2 logs (approximately 9 inches / 23cm), and place them on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until light brown in colour.
    • Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 275° (135° celsius).
    • Cut the logs diagonally into 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick slices (or thinner if desired), lay them cut side up on the parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Bake for approximately 8-10 minutes or until dry. Cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

    Notes

    You can make these biscotti with either a standup mixer, a hand beater or a food processor, which is what I usually use to make them. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 18mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 63IUCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword biscotti with mocha & almonds, cantucci with almonds
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      1. Maddie says

        August 22, 2021 at 3:37 pm

        This might be a silly question, but when using the instant coffee, do you use it in liquid format or dry?

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        • Rosemary says

          August 22, 2021 at 4:16 pm

          Hi Maddie, not a silly question. It should be in dry form. Let me know how it goes.

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      2. Carol Allard says

        May 26, 2021 at 10:03 pm

        5 stars
        Very nice, I cooked them for 23 min as my gas stove only goes to 300f(usually drop temp by 25 degrees.) Flavour and texture good not too hard easy to slice no breakage. I’d probably add another half top of coffee next time. I used 3/4c of chocolate and a heaping 1/4c almonds. I left them in the fridge over an hour easy to handle.
        Thanks for the recipe

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        • Rosemary says

          May 30, 2021 at 3:07 pm

          Hi Carol, thanks so much, glad you enjoyed them. Have a great Sunday.

          Reply
      3. Jen says

        April 16, 2021 at 2:15 am

        3 stars
        In my opinion, these were just ok. There wasn’t enough coffee flavor for my liking, and I added slightly more than the recipe called for. I would recommend putting a smaller amount of chocolate chips unless you want that to be the focus. I also had to wait a lot longer than 10 minutes before cutting them otherwise they completely fell apart. When I put them back in the oven, it took 3 rounds of 10 min each. I would try making them again, just with several modifications.

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      4. Grace says

        March 7, 2021 at 3:00 pm

        I’m wondering what to do if my biscotti doesn’t seem ready after 35 minutes (still doughy in the middle) and the second bake for 8-10 minutes doesn’t seem long enough to dry them out? Help!

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        • Rosemary says

          March 8, 2021 at 12:07 pm

          Hi Grace, if they are still a bit doughy after the first bake that’s fine, bake them longer in the 2nd bake, after 10 minutes turn them over and continue baking for another 5-10 minutes. Hope that helps.

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      5. Jean says

        January 14, 2021 at 3:25 pm

        5 stars
        A delicious and easy recipe. I feel the video was helpful for my first time preparing it. Thanks!

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        • Rosemary says

          January 14, 2021 at 5:05 pm

          Hi Jean, thanks, glad the video was helpful. Take care.

          Reply
      6. Eileen says

        January 14, 2021 at 4:57 am

        5 stars
        Can’t wait to make these

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        • Rosemary says

          January 14, 2021 at 5:06 pm

          Thanks Eileen, let me know how it goes.

          Reply
      7. Bob says

        November 23, 2020 at 5:14 pm

        5 stars
        This is by-far the toughest batter I ever worked with. The result by-far are the best cookies I’ve ever made. And I make a lot. This is my go-to cookie.

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        • Rosemary says

          November 23, 2020 at 7:15 pm

          Hi Bob, yes it is a little messy 🙂 but I am glad they are your best cookies. Have a great week.

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