Looking for a recipe that will transport you to a chic cafe? This almond joy biscotti recipe will turn your living room into an upscale cafe. Almond joy biscotti are almond biscotti dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with toasted coconut flakes and flaky salt.

Enjoying a biscotti and coffee out can be pricey, but this recipe makes this delicious treat accessible & affordable!

You have got to make these elegant cookies. You and your morning coffee deserve them.

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Ever since I was little, my mom has loved two things: coffee and biscotti. This love has never diminished, and she shared it with me.

Now I also love two things: coffee and biscotti. 🙂

Thanks, Mom, for introducing me to biscotti and my ~~love~~ addiction to coffee.

P.S. Mom–If you are reading this, I promise I will share some of these biscotti with you.

Are Biscotti Cookies?

Yes, biscotti are cookies! However, you might have noticed that these cookies are quite hard. That is because biscotti are known as Italian twice-baked cookies.

The double bake on these cookies makes an incredibly dry-biscuit-like cookie. Biscotti is best enjoyed dipped in a hot drink like tea or coffee. And are typically not consumed on their own. These dry cookies are meant to interact with the coffee and soak up all that excellent flavor and liquid in the cookie.

What makes a biscotti truly a biscotti is that double-bake that we talked about earlier. The cookies are first baked as a log and then are sliced into individual biscotto (that is the singular form of biscotti), before re-baking at a lower heat.

How to Make Better than Bakery Almond Joy Biscotti

Want to make homemade almond joy biscotti at home?! Don’t worry, this biscotti recipe is a simple and nearly foolproof cookie recipe. Follow the recipe below to make biscotti that’s better than any bakery!

The First Bake

Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a stand mixer, cream the butter, sugar, and extracts together until smooth and creamy.
Add in the eggs and mix until just incorporated.
Next, add the baking powder, flour, and salt and mix until smooth. Stir in roughly chopped almonds. The dough will be less “stiff” than most cookie doughs.
Then divide the dough in half, and form 2 individual logs each about 10 inches long and about 4 inches wide on the parchment-lined baking sheet. (To shape the dough and avoid a sticky mess, I suggest slightly wetting your fingers with water before shaping the dough). I typically place and shape the second half of the dough on a second parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake the cookie logs at 350℉ for 20 to 25 minutes (until the edges start to turn to a golden brown color (do not let the logs over brown). Remove the cookie logs from the oven and let them cool on the sheet for 20-25 minutes before attempting to slice them.

The Second Bake

Reduce the oven temperature to 325℉, and then slice the cookie logs into individual 1-inch wide biscotti with a serrated knife. Use a sawing knife motion to slice the cookies with minimal breakage.
Place sliced cookies cut side down on a baking sheet. Bake the cookies at 325℉ for another 20-25 minutes.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool to room texture.
Melt dark chocolate chips in the microwave. Dip biscotti in the melted chocolate on one side. Sprinkle toasted coconut and flaky sea salt on top.

How long will Almond Joy Biscotti Last

Biscotti can last in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks! I KNOW!

This is a CRAZY lifespan for a cookie and is one of the things that I love most about biscotti.

Longer shelf life = more opportunities to enjoy biscotti and coffee!

What Should I Drink with Biscotti

Almond joy biscotti are cookies that are meant to be dipped into a drink before eating. Since they are cookies that are meant to be dipped, they are very hard cookies that are a lot more enjoyable to eat with a hot beverage than on their own. I do not recommend them as a “eat on their own” cookie.

Biscotti and coffee are my favorite combo! Here are my favorite tea and espresso drinks to combine with almond joy biscotti:

Latte
Affogato
Chai Tea Latte
Regular Coffee
English Breakfast Tea (with milk and honey)

How To Create a Cafe Atmosphere At Home

A biscotto & a coffee are an instantly transporting duo. One minute, I am on my couch, and the next: a cozy, upscale cafe in Soho.

Okay, so maybe I am STILL on my couch– but give me good biscotti and I will at least imagine that I am in a chic cafe. That’s the kind of magic that these almond joy biscotti can behold!!

Seriously though, sometimes we can not go to a cafe (because of the travel, distance, cost, etc)– but you can still bring that feeling to your living room with a good recipe and a little atmosphere building.

Biscotti that you can purchase at a bakery or at the store is much more expensive than making them at home & they are actually pretty simple to make. Check out the recipe below and make your own biscotti to help transport your own living room couch to an elegant NYC cafe.

Still, we need to add some additional atmosphere to make the experience more believable, right?! Check out these YouTube video backdrops for an at-home chic cafe experience.

More Bakery-Style Cookies That Are Better Than a Bakery

Want to make delicious cookies that are better than a bakery? I’ve got you covered! Check out this curated list of my BEST cookie recipes that will transport you to the chic-est cafe right in your kitchen.

Better than Bakery Almond Joy Biscotti

This almond joy biscotti recipe will turn your living room into an upscale cafe. Almond joy biscotti are almond biscotti dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with toasted coconut and flaky salt.

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Cook Time:55

Resting Time:25

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs room temperature
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup unsalted raw almonds roughly chopped

Topping

sprinkle of flaky salt
1 cup of dark chocolate melted
2/3 toasted sweetened coconut flakes