Almond Olive Oil Biscotti — Crispy, Fragrant & Perfect with Coffee

Almond Olive Oil Biscotti

These almond-olive oil biscotti capture everything we love about Mediterranean baking: simple ingredients, clean flavors and a texture that stays crisp for days. Olive oil adds a delicate fruitiness, almonds bring depth and crunch, and the twice-baked method creates that perfect golden snap.

They’re the kind of treat you keep in a jar on the counter — light, fragrant and always ready to dip into your morning coffee.

What Makes These Biscotti Special

Mediterranean biscotti stand out because they’re:

• naturally crisp and long-lasting
• subtly sweet without heaviness
• flavored with olive oil for a warm, aromatic finish
• filled with whole almonds for crunch
• perfect alongside espresso or herbal tea

A simple recipe that feels timeless and comforting.

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
• 1 cup whole almonds
• Pinch of sea salt

How to Make Them

1. Mix the dough: Whisk dry ingredients, then add eggs, olive oil and extract. Stir in almonds.
2. Shape into logs: Form two narrow logs and place on a baking sheet.
3. First bake: Bake until lightly golden and firm.
4. Slice: Let cool slightly, then slice into long biscotti pieces.
5. Second bake: Return slices to the oven until crisp and deeply golden.

Let them cool fully — that’s when the signature crunch develops.

A Cozy Mediterranean Moment

If you love simple, comforting sweets, try our Mediterranean Orange & Almond Cake, a soft and fragrant dessert that pairs beautifully with afternoon tea.

Discover More Biscotti Variations

For creative biscotti twists, flavor combinations and step-by-step techniques, this guide offers excellent inspiration:
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The Perfect Coffee Companion

Crisp edges, toasted almonds, fruity olive oil and a gentle sweetness — these biscotti turn even a quick morning coffee into a small Mediterranean ritual. They’re simple, fragrant and deeply enjoyable any time of day.