21 Best Biscotti Recipes Perfect for Your Coffee Break
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023
Whether they're dotted with nuts, drizzled with frosting or dipped in chocolate, these biscotti recipes have some serious dunkability.
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Almond Biscotti
With biscotti recipes like this one, I’ve learned to make a double batch every time. They always seem to go so fast. ! — H. Michaelson, St. Charles, Illinois
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Mexican Chocolate Walnut-Cherry Biscotti
I love to combine flavors and spices from different cultures. These cookies have ground cinnamon in them, which is a classic flavor in Mexican chocolate. They are very crunchy and are loaded with maraschino cherries and toasted walnuts. —Nancy C. Evans, Phoenix, Arizona
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Caramel Chip Biscotti
The combination of caramel and chocolate in these delicate Italian biscuits is to die for. It’s divine dunked in coffee or a sweet wine, or even enjoyed on its own. Feel free to use any flavor chocolate chips. —Tami Kuehl, Loup City, Nebraska
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Lemon Anise Biscotti
With the growing popularity of gourmet coffees, cappuccino and espresso, I’m finding lots of people enjoy classic Italian biscotti recipes like this one. —Carrie Sherrill, Forestville, Wisconsin
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White Chocolate-Cranberry Biscotti
The original version of this recipe was handed down from my great-aunt. Through the years, my mother and I have tried different flavor combinations, but this version has become a favorite. —Brenda Keith, Talent, Oregon
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Coconut-Macadamia Biscotti
I came up with this recipe after my husband and I returned from our first trip to Hawaii. Dipping these tropical treats in a good cup of coffee brings us right back to the wonderful memories we made there. —Shannon Koene, Blacksburg, Virginia
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Eggnog Biscotti
I love trying biscotti recipes around the holidays when there’s plenty of warm drinks around for dunking. This recipe uses store-bought eggnog to add extra flavor. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta
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Toni's Tropical Biscotti
My second mom had a hankering for biscotti with pistachios and dried papaya. Because she’s a fabulous cook, I gave it a whirl. The result was sensational!—Bonnie Hauschild, Wellington, Florida
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Pumpkin Seed Cranberry Biscotti
Hints of pumpkin seed and almond give this biscotti recipe a wonderful flavor that's just right for fall. Try one with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa! —Nancy Renner, Eugene, Oregon
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Double-Drizzled Biscotti
Semisweet and white chocolate drizzles give these biscotti a pretty look. The baking time is shorter than for some biscotti, so they're a little softer. —Cheryl Ludemann, Boonville, New York
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Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti
Chocolate, pistachios and cranberries make a dramatic, delicious trio. Introducing the cranberries to this recipe added tartness, texture and color, too. —Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware
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Mayan Chocolate Biscotti
Those who enjoy Mexican hot chocolate will love every bite of subtle sweetness and heat in these perked-up biscotti. —Chris Michalowski, Dallas, Texas
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Hazelnut Almond Biscotti
Pour a cup of coffee and indulge! Crisp, crunchy biscotti cookies are perfect for dunking. Hazelnuts and almonds make my favorite version even better. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
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Drizzled Gingerbread Biscotti
After stumbling across a community recipe for gingerbread biscotti, I made several batches and tweaked it to our tastes. These became an instant obsession at our house.—Susan Board, Palmer, Alaska
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Cranberry Swirl Biscotti
A friend of mine, who is known for her excellent cookies, shared this recipe with me. The mix of cranberries and cherry preserves is so refreshing. —Lisa Kilcup, Gig Harbor, Washington
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Chocolate Chip Mandelbrot Cookies
Mandelbrot in Yiddish literally means “almond bread.” These twice-baked cookies (similar to biscotti recipes) are made with oil and almonds dates back to 19th century Eastern Europe. There are many variations made of different dried fruits and nuts. My chocolate chip version is more modern-American. —Kimberly Scott, Kosciusko, Mississippi
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Almond Chocolate Biscotti
These white chocolate-drizzled cookies are a cinch to make, so I’m always happy to whip up a batch. This is good because my neighbors always look forward to them! —Ginger Chatfield, Muscatine, Iowa
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Holiday Biscotti
A twice-baked Italian cookie, biscotti makes a wonderful “dunker.” A pretty way to present a batch is on a plate arranged in a wagon-wheel fashion. —Libia Foglesong, San Bruno, California
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Butter Pecan Biscotti
These crunchy cookies perfect for dunking have a pleasant coffee flavor and subtle sweetness. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Peppermint Biscotti
Dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in crushed peppermint candy, this flavorful biscotti is a favorite. It’s one of the many sweets I make. —Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania
Originally Published: September 03, 2019
