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    4.8 from 24 reviews

    Gluten-Free Biscotti with Hazelnuts & Chocolate

    By Alanna Taylor-Tobin on Dec 9, 2019 (updated Dec 12, 2024) / 65 Comments Jump to Recipe

    These homemade gluten-free biscotti are crunchy, buttery flavor bombs. A blend of gluten-free flours – sweet rice, oat, and millet – build a deliciously sturdy crumb that's easy to slice. Stir in candied hazelnuts and dip them in chocolate for a twice-baked cookie that looks like it came from a classy coffee shop.

    A plate of Gluten-Free Biscotti with Hazelnuts & Chocolate served with coffee

    A Lifetime of Biscotti Love

    Biscotti hold a special place in my heart. Maybe it's because I grew up in 1990's coffee shop culture, where there was a jar of chocolate covered cookies on every counter. Or maybe it was because my paternal grandmother baked them along with rugelach every year for the holidays. Or maybe it's because they remind me of the Jewish equivalent mandelbrot that my maternal grandfather would share with me after school.

    Whatever the reason, biscotti were one of the first "fancy" recipes I learned to bake as a teen from a tiny cookbook called Biscotti containing only a few dozen recipes for the Italian-style slice-and-bake cookies. I loved the process of baking biscotti – mixing the dough, shaping it into logs, baking, slicing, baking again. I always felt so professional when finishing them with chocolate.

    I baked biscotti for classmates and teachers. I brought some to a job interview at an Italian restaurant where the chef exclaimed, "Ci sono sempre caldi!" – they're still warm! I baked biscotti at music camp every summer, when I worked in the camp bakery in exchange for attending. And I baked biscotti at bakeries and restaurants where I worked as a young adult.

    I converted my go-to recipe from the aforementioned book to be gluten-free, and I'm extra excited to share the recipe with you! Caramelized nuts add little bursts of flavor (but you can use plain toasted nuts to save time if you prefer). Dipping the biscotti in tempered chocolate creates a smooth, glossy finish.

    Ingredients arranged prettily on a rustic pink surface

    Ingredients

    • Gluten-free flours form a base that is undetectably gluten-free. Oat flour adds fluff and earthy flavor. Sweet rice flour and tapioca flour make the dough sticky and stretchy, helping it hold together when sliced. Cornstarch adds crunch.
    • Eggs beaten with sugar until foamy form the base of this dough.
    • Vanilla adds flavor.
    • Butter adds moisture and richness. Note that traditional Italian biscotti don't contain any fat, but I vastly prefer the "Americanized" version with lots of delicious butter!
    • Baking powder lifts the dough and a good hit of salt sharpens the flavors.
    • Candied hazelnuts form addictive crunch and flavor offset by a dip of bittersweet chocolate. You can trade hazelnuts for almonds for more traditional biscotti, or skip the candying step altogether for a more classic biscotti recipe.

    Method

    This recipe makes about 30 cookies. Give yourself a solid 4 hours to make the recipe start to finish. You'll need to chill the dough for 1-2 hours, then bake and cool the logs, then bake and cool the biscotti before dipping them in chocolate.

    You can also break this process up over 2 or more days. See the recipe card for make-ahead options.

    Candied hazelnuts are cooling on a baking sheet
    Candy the nuts (or just toast them!)
    Whipped sugar and eggs form the base of the recipe
    Whip together the eggs and sugar until the mixture is thick and pale, 3 minutes.
    Stirring candied hazelnuts into the  dough
    Stir in the melted butter and vanilla, then the sifted flour mixture. Finally, stir in the nuts.
    Forming gluten-free biscotti dough into logs
    Chill the dough 1-2 hours until firm, then shape it into a log.
    Gluten-free biscotti log being cut into slices
    Bake the log until golden, let cool, then cut diagonally into cookies.
    baked biscotti are chilling in the sun
    Bake the biscotti a second time until golden and crunchy.
    a biscotto is being dipped in glossy tempered chocolate
    Dip the cooled biscotti in tempered dark chocolate, if desired.
    biscotti are being finished with chocolate and nuts
    Sprinkle with chopped toasted hazelnuts.

    Biscotti: American vs. Italian

    Most people know that the word biscotti means "twice cooked" referring to the process of baking the logs once, slicing, and baking again. But did you know that biscotti as we know them in the US are actually technically cantucci? In Italy, biscotti (plural) or biscotto (singular) refers to any type of cookie. Think: biscuit in the British sense of the word. Cantucci refers to the type of cookie shown here which hails from Tuscany. But since biscotti are what we call them in the US, I'm going with it!

    Traditional Italian biscotti don't contain any fat. Their texture is dry and made to be dipped into espresso or dessert wine. I've tried multiple version for fat-free biscotti and have found that I vastly prefer the Americanized type. These biscotti are best eaten alongside a cozy beverage. But thanks to their buttery nature, you can enjoy them solo too.

    the finished biscotti rest on a baking sheet

    Gluten-Free Biscotti Bliss

    You'll be hard pressed to guess that these biscotti are gluten-free, thanks to their wheat-like texture from a sturdy flour blend and eggs. Bite through the thin chocolate shell to crispy cookie redolent with the flavors of earthy toasted hazelnuts, vanilla, and caramel and you'll be in gluten-free biscotti heaven.

    Biscotti, cantucci, Italian slice-and-bake cookies: whatever you call them, when you dunk one of these crunchy, buttery treats in a mug of hot coffee, you'll be calling it delicious!

    biscotti have been dipped in melted chocolate and sprinkled with nuts

    Gluten-Free Biscotti with Hazelnuts (or Almonds) and Chocolate!

    Hazelnuts add an earthy bite to this gluten-free biscotti recipe, but you can use almonds for a more traditional cookie. Or go crazy and try these with pistachios, pumpkin seeds, pecans, or any nut you like!

    Though these biscotti are plenty flavorful on their own, you can gild the lily and dunk them in chocolate. I like to temper my chocolate to ensure that it doesn't form any unsightly streaks when it hardens.

    a platter of cookies

    How to Serve

    These gluten-free biscotti with hazelnuts and chocolate pair beautifully with a hot cup of coffee. Enjoy them with an afternoon tea or as an after dinner treat. In Italy, biscotti are traditionally served with a sweet dessert wine such as vin santo.

    hands are reaching for biscotti to pair with coffee

    Give the Gift of Gluten-Free Biscotti

    These gluten-free biscotti keep beautifully and make a fine DIY gift. Just pack a bunch into a cookie tin or mason jar tucked into some parchment paper for a sweet holiday present.

    Bojon appétit! For more Bojon Gourmet in your life, follow along on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or Pinterest, purchase my award-winning gluten-free baking cookbook Alternative Baker, or subscribe to receive new posts via email. And if you make this gluten-free biscotti recipe, I’d love to know. Leave a comment and rating below, and tag your Instagram snaps @The_Bojon_Gourmet and #bojongourmet.

    4.80 from 24 reviews

    Gluten-Free Biscotti with Hazelnuts & Chocolate

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    You'd never know that these crunchy biscotti are gluten-free! With a crunchy, buttery crumb and candied hazelnuts all dipped in chocolate, they make a classy coffee break (or anytime!) treat.
    Alanna Taylor-Tobin
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Cooling time: 2 hours hours
    Total: 3 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 30 cookies

    Ingredients

    • 1 recipe candied hazelnuts* (reserve some chopped nuts for sprinkling)

    Wet Ingredients

    • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
    • ¾ cup (150 g) organic granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon GF vanilla extract

    Dry Ingredients

    • 1 cup (110 g) Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free oat flour (or try an equal weight of sorghum flour)
    • 1 cup (155 g) Bob’s Red Mill sweet rice flour (or 1 to 1 all-purpose gluten-free flour)
    • 2 tablespoons (15 g) Bob’s Red Mill tapioca flour
    • 2 tablespoons (15 g) Bob’s Red Mill cornstarch
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

    To Finish

    • 8 ounces (225 g) bittersweet chocolate, tempered
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    Instructions

    • Candy the nuts as directed. When the nuts have cooled, chop them coarsely. Bigger chunks of hazelnut look pretty, but small pieces make the biscotti easier to cut, so choose your own adventure!

    Dough

    • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip the eggs with ¾ cup of sugar on medium-high until thick, foamy, and lightened in color, about 3 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, sift together the oat flour, sweet rice flour, tapioca flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt together into a medium bowl.
    • With the mixer on low, add the melted and cooled butter and vanilla. Stir until combined. Add the flour mixture and stir to combine. Increase the mixer to medium and beat for about 20 seconds; this helps activate the sticky qualities of the flour which will help the dough hold together.
    • With the mixer on low, stir in the candied chopped hazelnuts. Remove the bowl and give the dough a final fold with a flexible spatula, scraping the bottom of the bowl to make sure the dough is well-combined and the hazelnuts evenly dispersed.
    • Cover and chill the dough until firm enough to handle, 1-2 hours. You can chill the dough for up to 2 days at this point, you’ll just want to let it soften a bit before proceeding with the next steps.

    Shape & Bake

    • Position two racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350ºF. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
    • Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log that’s about 12 inches long, 1 inch high and 2 inches wide. Place longways on the baking sheet (or sheetspaced at least 3 – 4 inches apart. (You can use one sheet for both, but you will need both sheets for the cut cookies.)
    • Bake the logs until golden, firm, and cooked through, 25-30 minutes, rotating once or twice. Let the logs cool completely. (At this point, you can wrap and freeze the logs to be baked later if you like.)
    • Use a wide metal spatula to remove a log to a cutting board. With a large, sharp chef’s knife, cut the log on a steep diagonal into ½ - ¾-inch thick slices. Place the cookies on the lined baking sheets and repeat with the other log.
    • Bake the cookies a second time until dried and golden, about 12-17 minutes, flipping the cookies over halfway through if they are browning more on the underside. Let cool completely.

    Finish

    • Dip the biscotti in the tempered chocolate and sprinkle with the chopped hazelnuts.
    • These biscotti keep well, in an airtight container, for up to 1 week if they last that long.

    Notes

    To simplify this recipe:
    *You can skip the candied nut step and use toasted, chopped hazelnuts, almonds, or the nuts or seeds of your choice instead. Decrease the sweet rice flour by 2 tablespoons and proceed with the recipe. 
    You can skip the step of tempering the chocolate or use another tempering method if you prefer. Chocolate that hasn't been tempered will likely form streaks when it hardens but it will still taste delicious. 
    Make-Ahead Options:
    Biscotti take several steps that can be broken up over time. You can make the dough up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate until ready to use, or freeze to bake in the future. If chilled for more than 2 hours, you'll need to soften the dough at room temperature until soft enough to shape, 15-30 minutes. If frozen, defrost before using. 
    The baked logs can be wrapped and refrigerated for several days or frozen before slicing and baking. Baked, undipped biscotti cookies can be frozen for up to 1 month. Refresh in the oven until crispy before using. 
    Biscotti Troubleshooting:
    Biscotti, like all cookie recipes, are sensitive to slight changes in measurement. Use the weight measurements listed here for the most accurate results. If measuring by volume, use the dip and sweet (aka scoop and swoop) method: dip a dry measuring cup or spoon into the flour or starch and use a small offset spatula or the back of a knife to sweep away the excess flour flush with the cup or spoon.
    If your biscotti logs spread too much during baking, try adding an extra tablespoon or two of either flour next time. If the biscotti don't spread enough and the cookies feel dense or dry, decrease the flour by the same amount next time. 
    If the biscotti logs are difficult to cut or fall apart when cut, be sure to let them cool to room temperature in their middles before slicing. For extra sturdy logs, wrap and chill the logs for several hours or overnight. Chopping the nuts into smaller pieces will also make the logs easier to cut. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 84mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 113IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
    Making this? I'd love to see!Tag your snaps @The_Bojon_Gourmet and #bojongourmet!

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      4.80 from 24 votes (11 ratings without comment)

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    1. Sarah @ Snixy Kitchen says

      December 09, 2019 at 2:04 pm

      I need to try these. They're so beautiful!! I've never had biscotti and the way you wax poetic about those caramelized hazelnuts has me drooling for them.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 19, 2019 at 4:25 pm

        Aw! I'll definitely make you batch sometime soon. <3

        Reply
        • Florence says

          December 14, 2020 at 8:33 pm

          Hi Alanna, your biscotti photos are gorgeous!! I halved the recipe and made them but mine disintegrated when I tried to slice the logs. Not sure what went wrong cos I followed your recipe. Any advice will be appreciated.

          Reply
          • Alanna says

            December 17, 2020 at 10:55 pm

            I'm really sorry that these gave you trouble! That must have been incredibly frustrating.

            I'm happy to help troubleshoot. Could you tell me which flours you used (including which brands) and if you measured by weight or volume? Did you let the logs cool before slicing them or did you cut them warm? Did you use the candied nuts?

            Thanks for any extra information!

            Reply
    2. Aysegul says

      December 09, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      You talented you! As always, your photos take my breath away. I love that you shared how to make it ahead as I love prepping my biscotti batter a day before. Such a great recipe. Thanks for sharing.
      Cheers!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 19, 2019 at 4:25 pm

        You're the sweetest. Thanks so much for your help with my posts friend! Appreciate you. <3

        Reply
    3. Irvin says

      December 09, 2019 at 11:28 pm

      These look SO. GOOD. I want a whole batch of them for my morning coffee! (and also another whole batch for my afternoon tea)

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 19, 2019 at 4:24 pm

        Ha! I'm sure more cookies is just what you need ;)

        Reply
    4. Terri says

      December 10, 2019 at 5:04 am

      Can you sub arrowroot instead of cornstarch?

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 12, 2019 at 11:51 am

        I'm pretty sure that would work. Will you let me know if you try it?

        Reply
    5. Trish says

      December 10, 2019 at 2:38 pm

      Hi Alanna! I don’t usually comment on recipes I haven’t yet tried, but since I’m away from home, I thought I’d tell you of adapting a regular biscotti recipe to a gf one. My daughter loves the Cooking Light soft spice biscotti recipe and requested it last Christmas. So I substituted Minimalist Baker’s gf flour mix for wheat flour and it turned out really well. She enjoyed it! I hope to try your recipe soon but am a bit thwarted by spending the winter months in a poorly equipped (kitchen-wise!) condo. I miss baking but hope to do the best I can adapting to my surroundings. Where there’s a will there’s a way! Thank you for your excellent work!
      Merry Christmas!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 12, 2019 at 11:50 am

        Oooh those biscotti sound so good! It's always a thrill when it's easy to convert a recipe to GF, yay! Sorry to hear about your poorly equipped kitchen this winter, but let me know if you brave this recipe! Happy holidays to you as well.

        Reply
    6. Dolphia Nandi says

      December 12, 2019 at 10:36 am

      is there a way to avoid nuts all together?

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 12, 2019 at 11:49 am

        Sure! I think you could just leave them off entirely. You might need to decrease the flour a little since there will be less moisture from the lack of caramel. Or you could sub pumpkin seeds!

        Reply
    7. Marnie says

      December 13, 2019 at 6:26 pm

      It’s my first time making biscotti, let alone gluten free biscotti! But your recipe was so easy to follow and the result looks (and tastes) amazing! My logs were slightly crumbly when I started to cut them, I think the hot Australian summer didn’t help, but your troubleshooting tips helped so much, I wrapped them and put them in the fridge and they came out perfect!
      Happy holidays!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 19, 2019 at 4:23 pm

        Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for the note! I'm glad chilling the logs helped them hold together when cut. Hooray!

        Reply
    8. Sabrina says

      December 14, 2019 at 8:08 am

      have never made biscotti, so thank you for this recipe, love the flavors and texture too with chocolate and hazelnuts!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 19, 2019 at 4:22 pm

        I'm so glad you liked them!

        Reply
    9. Lena says

      December 15, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      Happy holidays Alanna, love this biscotti recipe...perfect timing for gift giving!
      The yummy candied nuts were a breeze...in my excitement to dump them onto the parchment, I spilled some onto the floor...nibbled the rest as there wasn't enough to use in the recipe 😁 I have since made 2 more batches of nuts and 1 of biscotti.
      I would like to vary this recipe to make an assortment of biscotti...do you think I could add dried fruit such as cranberries/or apricots and white or dark chocolate without changing the other ingredients?

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 16, 2019 at 10:40 am

        Aw I'm so glad to hear this!! I'm also curious to try variations (pistachios?!) I think that the dried fruit might absorb moisture in the dough, but then the chocolate might make it spread a little more. I think you could try adding them in without changing the other ratios. If they wind up feeling dry or dense, you might decrease the sweet rice flour by a couple of tablespoons next time. Please let me know what you try!

        Reply
        • Jill says

          March 31, 2020 at 12:15 pm

          I just made this recipe with pistachio’s and it was amazing! Also I used 1 to 1 GF flour blend instead of all the various flours. Turned out great!

          Reply
          • Alanna says

            March 31, 2020 at 8:16 pm

            I'm so glad they worked well with the GF blend and pistachios! Thanks a bunch for the note. Feel free to give the recipe a star rating if you like too!

            Reply
    10. Alanna says

      December 19, 2019 at 4:26 pm

      Thanks Paige!

      Reply
    11. Diane says

      December 21, 2019 at 4:28 pm

      These GF beauties tempted me so much I had to give them a go, despite my intimidation. I’m a novice a GF baking and since discovering I have Celiac in my 50s it’s been a bit daunting to relearn how to cook and bake. Since eating healthy is my top priority, learning to cook gf first was essential.
      As a perfectionist and one who really struggles with wasted time, ingredients, and money, I have become more and more reluctant to dive into gf baking as too many recipes are complicated for me or end up as disappointments, often requiring multiple ingredients that I won’t use up before they expire. Skilled confectioners such as yourself spend the time required to create gorgeous artisan desserts for those of us without the training, instinct, and drive you must have for this. Then you apply more effort to photograph and blog about them with equal skill for others to enjoy simply to gazing at them or also try the recipe. As for myself, I aspire to make as well as you do. Thank you for what you do and how you have inspired me. I had a couple of thoughts for feedback if you have the time. The dough seemed very wet and sticky, more like a thick batter. I was wondering if maybe I didn’t beat the dough enough to activate the sticky qualities, but it was quite sticky, so I went with it. I had to refrigerate and wait 2 days to bake. I didn’t form into logs first as I didn’t have time. I let the dough sit out for about an hour or more at room temp in a bowl. Maybe that was too long as when I divided it and formed into loaves, the dough was still very sticky and quite soft to handle. When I baked them they spread and flattened a bit. Perhaps next time I will try adding a bit more flour as you recommend. Will any of the 3 be a good choice?
      Your cantucci are absolutely beautiful and uniform. Mine came out as a decent first try; and I’m a bit more confident having tried them on my own. Thank you again Alanna for all you do to provide those of us who don’t have the talent, drive, and skill you have at making your craft look so easy and delicious, as well as accessible.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 21, 2019 at 6:10 pm

        Hi Diane!

        Thanks very much for trying my recipe and for the kind words! That means a lot to me.

        The dough is definitely very wet and sticky when it's first mixed, but it should firm up quite a bit in the fridge. I do think an hour may have been longer than ideal to soften the dough after chilling. Did you use weight or volume when you measured the flour? If you used volume, it's possible that you measured the flours a little light or something and that the dough does need a bit more flour added. In any case, I'm so glad you liked these and that they made GF baking feel a little more accessible! Let me know if there are any goods your itching to bake or cook and I can try to point you toward a good recipe or two. :)

        Reply
    12. SJ says

      January 02, 2020 at 10:16 am

      I made these using 4 tablespoons of olive oil instead of the butter to cater to a dairy free individual. I did not caramelize the nuts and forgot to take out the 2T of mochiko. They were delicious! They were a bit more tender (maybe my second bake wasn't long enough) than I'm used to for biscotti but I made so many changes/mess ups that it could be due to any one of those reasons (or all). Above mentioned individual is grain free (which I didn't realize) so that means two logs of biscotti for meeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        January 04, 2020 at 12:58 pm

        Aw that was sweet of you to accommodate your guest! What a shame they couldn't eat them after all. I love the idea to use olive oil here, I'll have to try that. Thanks a bunch for making my recipe and for the sweet note!

        Reply
    13. Makos says

      January 07, 2020 at 4:19 am

      One of my friends was diagnosed gluten intolerant recently. He loves a recipe for Cretan almond biscotti I make very often, but they're made with regular flour. I think these look like the perfect treat for him now :)

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        January 07, 2020 at 11:04 am

        Oooh I've never heard of that type of biscotti before. You could definitely use almonds here though. Please let me know if you give them a go!

        Reply
    14. Devida D'angelo says

      January 18, 2020 at 6:26 pm

      Best gf biscotti I've made and I've made many! Great flavor and texture. Grazie!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        January 19, 2020 at 10:02 pm

        That is awesome to hear!! I'm so glad you like them. If you feel inspired to leave a star rating please do! :)

        Reply
    15. Morgan says

      March 19, 2020 at 3:59 am

      Hi! I don't have a paddle attachment for a hand mixer - only a standard wisk for a hand mixer. Do you think this will work or do you have any other advise for how to make without a stand mixer?! Also - do you think i could swap butter for coconut oil?

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 25, 2020 at 9:14 pm

        You could certainly try whisking the eggs by hand until they're thick and foamy, it will just take a bit of muscle. I *think* coconut oil should work fine in place of the butter. Please let me know what you try!

        Reply
    16. Rajvi says

      May 21, 2020 at 9:34 pm

      Hey, Can we substitute eggs with anything else? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        May 25, 2020 at 6:08 pm

        That's a great question. Eggs are tricky to substitute, especially here where they're whipped with sugar to help with the texture. Some common ones are aquafaba, flax egg, applesauce, sour cream, pumpkin, Just Egg, and egg replacer. Let me know if you experiment and I'll do the same!

        Reply
    17. Is says

      December 18, 2020 at 7:14 am

      Hi. Can I use regular flour?
      If so, how much?

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 18, 2020 at 8:27 pm

        You can! Here's a similar recipe that uses wheat flour. I only needed 2 cups when I made the same formula before, so I think 2 cups of AP flour should work here as well. Please let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    18. April says

      August 17, 2021 at 11:10 am

      Thank you for sharing such a great recipe. I cannot try to make these but since I can't tolerate rice, can I sub it with more oat flour? I have gone through every single bag of GF blend that I could find in the supermarket and they all have rice flour in them so I don't think they will work out for me. Thanks in advance.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        August 18, 2021 at 10:26 pm

        Ah that's so tough. Have you tried cassava flour? It's similarly sticky and starchy as sweet rice flour. You can certainly try using more oat flour, but it may be more crumbly or dense. You might swap in a couple more tablespoons of the starches to give the dough more hold and lightness. Please let me know what you try! I always recommend making a half batch when tweaking a recipe, just in case you don't love how it turns out the first time. :)

        Reply
    19. Gia says

      October 14, 2021 at 6:49 am

      These are gorgeous!! I grew up enjoying traditional rustic Italian biscotti- walnut with anise, and pure vanilla ones. Any specific suggestion as to how I could use your recipe to recreate both of my childhood favorites which are laced with so much nostalgia and love? Your blog is beautiful…

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        October 15, 2021 at 9:08 pm

        Aw thank you Gia, I really appreciate that! I have a soft spot for anise biscotti too - I think my bubba used to make those when I was very little.

        I looked up an anise biscotti recipe in my Biscotti cookbook and here's what I'd try, based on the original recipe:
        Omit the candied hazelnuts and use toasted walnuts instead. Omit the vanilla and the melted chocolate. Place 1 tablespoon anise seed and 2 tablespoons Sambuca liqueur or Pernod in a small saucepan. Set over low heat and warm until steamy, 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool. Add this mixture along with the melted butter.

        For the vanilla biscotti, omit the hazelnuts and chocolate, and increase the vanilla to 2 or 3 teaspoons. Decrease the sweet rice flour by 1 tablespoon.

        Please let me know if you try either of these! Buon appetito. :)

        Reply
    20. David says

      December 22, 2021 at 9:09 pm

      Delicious! I wanted a recipe as close to wheat-based as possible. This is it! Hazelnuts and chocolate…GREAT combination, especially with a cappuccino:). I do wish I had read to the bottom of the “Troubleshooting” tips first. I was in a hurry to finish the recipe and cut the logs before the middles were completely cool, so I ended up with some pieces and even crumbles. But the taste is perfect! Next time I think I’ll make the logs one day, then refrigerate over night before cutting up for the second bake. Thank you so much for fulfilling this gluten-free biscotti-lover’s quest for the “holy grail” of coffee accompaniments…although I think I will be eating them more often than I’m drinking coffee!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 23, 2021 at 9:40 am

        I'm so glad you love the recipe! Hard to beat homemade biscotti and a cappuccino, yum. Baking the logs ahead of time should make them easier to cut. Please let me know how it goes if/when you make them again!

        Reply
    21. Eugenie says

      March 03, 2022 at 4:33 pm

      The texture of these are absolutely perfect! I used your vanilla version as instructed in a reply and probably would add even 4 or 5 tsp of vanilla next time. One question- I cannot tolerate refined sugar so used coconut sugar, but it discolored the biscotti. (Not that I minded much, as they were so delicious!!). I’d like to use liquid stevia if possible or another alternative sweetener that would keep these ‘pure style’. Any suggestions? Can’t wait to make these again and again!! They will replace my long lost loves, which were always my grandmothers biscotti…I have a coconut oil and clear vanilla extract ‘sprinkles biscotti’ version in mind as well for this and hope it will work!

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      • Alanna Taylor-Tobin says

        March 04, 2022 at 5:21 pm

        I'm so glad you loved these Eugenie, and that they worked with the coconut sugar! I hear you about the color. Maple sugar tends to bake up lighter, though it's not cheap. I haven't experimented much with sweeteners like stevia and monkfruit because I don't love the flavor. If you use stevia, you'll need to make up for the moisture lost from the sugar, maybe adding a little milk or plant milk? It may take some experimentation. You could also try using half maple or coconut sugar and half stevia to start, and decrease from there. Please let me know what you experiment with!

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    22. Solange says

      March 04, 2022 at 5:35 am

      Sadly, I can’t have refined sugar. What other natural sweetener could I use here and how much of it? I use coconut sugar often but I imagine it would discolor the biscotti. These are beautiful- I’m planning on playing and making many variations of them using this recipe as my ‘home’.

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      • Alanna Taylor-Tobin says

        March 04, 2022 at 5:18 pm

        Hi Solange!

        Maple sugar would be my suggestion, although it isn't cheap. But the flavor is divine and it's fairly light in color too! Your best bet would be to substitute it by weight as maple and coconut sugar weigh lighter than granulated. For what it's worth, I think coconut sugar would taste lovely here and I wouldn't mind a little molasses color in the biscotti. Please let me know what you try!

        Do skip caramelizing the hazelnuts though, as that will only work with granulated sugar!

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    23. Gia says

      March 06, 2022 at 4:44 pm

      Gia here, just returning to share that I made the vanilla version you so kindly suggested and actually used coconut sugar (also Earth Balance sticks, so took down the salt a touch, etc). The biscotti were divine; I could not stop eating them! I placed the coconut sugar in a high speed blender to make it finer, then actually added the rest of the dry ingredients as well, hoping to make a finer dry ingredient mix as sometimes gluten free anything can taste grainy. I’m not sure if this helped, but they certainly were perfect in every way. The coconut sugar did create a darker hue but the result almost looked like they were toasted already, so I didn’t mind at all. They were even more delicious soft before toasting; I sliced a big chunk off the log to devour a hot, doughy, Madagascar bourbon vanilla infused spongy end. I’ll be trying the anise version next and just want to thank you for returning a treasured, lost recipe to me I haven’t been able to find since changing the way I bake.

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      • Alanna Taylor-Tobin says

        March 08, 2022 at 9:03 am

        That's so smart to grind the coconut sugar and flours to a finer consistency - brilliant! I'm so glad the vanilla version worked well. I also like the spongy once-baked dough just as well as the crunchy finished cookies.

        Please let me know if you try the anise version!

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    24. Honore says

      April 14, 2022 at 5:54 pm

      Happy Spring! I’m planning on making a grain free version of pizza rustica this weekend and was checking out your anise biscotti suggestion. I haven’t made biscotti for so long; i feared they just wouldn’t be the same now that I’m practicing a dairy/gluten/refined sugar free way of life. I remember using both vanilla extract and anise extract (or anise oil but a lot less than the extract). I’m wondering if I could try a tsp or two of vanilla extract and a tsp or less anise extract here, in lieu of the Sambuca and anise seed concoction. Also, if I use walnuts, should they be toasted or can they remain raw before adding?

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      • Alanna Taylor-Tobin says

        April 14, 2022 at 8:53 pm

        Happy spring to you too! Mmm that all sounds delicious. I think toasted walnuts would have a nicer flavor and crunch, but either will work! Anise extract would totally work. Let me know how much you end up going with!

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    25. ooshma says

      December 11, 2022 at 11:38 pm

      Hello Hello, I was wondering if it is possible to substitute the eggs for chia eggs maybe?

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      • Alanna Taylor-Tobin says

        December 12, 2022 at 6:51 am

        Hello! Hm, that's a great question. I worry that chia eggs might make the dough gummy, and you'd have to use a different mixing method because here the eggs and sugar are whipped together.

        This recipe uses water + egg replacer; I wonder if that could work? That recipe uses xanthan gum to hold the dough together, so these might turn out more crumbly. You would want to use softened butter, beat that with the sugar, then beat in the egg replacer, then stir in the dry ingredients. Aquafaba could be another egg sub to try.

        I'd recommend trying a half batch in case you don't love the outcome! Please come back let us all know if you experiment :)

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    26. Christina says

      February 12, 2023 at 6:00 pm

      I cannot do even half of the sugar, even low-glycemic maple or coconut. I’ve experimented with many King Arthur biscotti recipes before finding yours and honestly can only tolerate a tablespoon or two of sugar overall, as vanilla has sugar in it as well and I’m heavy handed with the bourbon vanilla extract;) Would I be able to pull these off by adding in more fat in lieu of adding plant milk if I drastically cut the sugar? I realize baking is all chemistry and hate to change course but must due to severe allergies and health issues. Thank you!

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      • Alanna Taylor-Tobin says

        February 12, 2023 at 6:16 pm

        Hi Christina,

        Oh how I feel your pain, lots of food issues over here too! So sorry you're suffering :(

        Absolutely go ahead and experiment with this recipe. I'm wondering if you could add extra egg as well as fat to make up for the sugar too?

        Please let me know what you try!

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    27. Athena says

      December 10, 2023 at 10:59 am

      Dying for anise biscotti but lots of food allergies- I’d like to do these using bobs 1-1, anise extract/oil/seeds, no anise flavored liquor though, and no white/cane sugar- maybe halve the amount of maple sugar or coconut sugar…? Also, would these work using ghee and/or coconut oil? Can’t have cane sugar, dairy, or gluten but miss these so much especially during the holidays with a freshly brewed hot cup of coffee!

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      • Alanna Taylor-Tobin says

        December 10, 2023 at 8:26 pm

        Hi Athena,

        I can absolutely relate to all the food allergies, ugh.

        I think all these subs should work well. The only thing is that the sugar is a wet ingredient, so you may need to add a splash of plant milk to make up for using less sugar. I usually sub maple or coconut sugar by weight, meaning that there's a higher volume of sugar. But if you need a less sweet version, feel free to cut it down of course!

        I think anise extract will add the most flavor, but you could try using anise seeds or oil (or a mix) if you prefer. Maple sugar will have a milder flavor that I think would pair better with the anise than coconut sugar. Pretty sure ghee and/or coconut oil will work; again, you may want to add a splash of plant milk since butter has some water and milk solids in it.

        Please let me know how the biscotti come out if you give them a go!

        -A

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    28. Satpreet says

      December 12, 2023 at 9:24 pm

      My second time making these to put in cookie boxes for the holidays. Such a hit, and they are not too delicate to mail! :)

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      • Alanna Taylor-Tobin says

        December 13, 2023 at 6:40 am

        Aw I'm so glad you like the biscotti and that the held up well in the mail. I would like to receive that package! :D

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    29. Sonja says

      February 21, 2024 at 10:55 am

      I love that the biscotti are not too sweet. I did make them without the chocolate. However, I found them to be grainy and too crumbly to withstand a dunk.

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      • Alanna Taylor-Tobin says

        February 22, 2024 at 9:05 am

        Hi Sonja,

        Thanks very much for the feedback! I'm glad you liked the flavor of these biscotti, though I'm sorry to hear about the texture issues.

        Can I ask which flours you used, which brands they were, and how you measured the flours? It sounds like there may have been a little too much flour for the amount of liquid in the recipe (which can make them more dry, dense, and crumbly) OR the grind of the flours may have been a little on the coarse side, lending a grainy texture.

        In either case, I'd recommend decreasing the oat flour and/or sweet rice flour by a tablespoon or two to see if it helps. It might also help to add in more tapioca flour in exchange for one of those flours.

        Please let me know if that helps!
        -Alanna

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    30. Adam says

      January 27, 2025 at 7:16 am

      I absolutely adore these biscotti, as does my whole family, which is why they've become a staple Christmas cookie for my family. They come out beautifully crispy, not too sweet, and amazingly buttery.

      To simplify, especially when making several other Christmas cookies (all of which come from this blog or Alternative Baker), I tend to forego the candied hazelnuts and chocolate dipping, and use slivered almonds instead, and they are still delicious. But also worth the effort for the hazelnuts, if you can!

      As for baking, I find it easier to cut into the slices if I slightly underbake on the first step (not attempting to get them golden) so that they still have just a little bit of softness to slice through without crumbling, and then I go a bit longer on the second bake to get them to fully crisp up.

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      • Alanna Taylor-Tobin says

        January 27, 2025 at 10:42 am

        Aw I'm so glad you and your family love these biscotti! That's a great tip about underbaking the logs the first time. Really appreciate the note and feedback!

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    31. Manvi Jalan says

      June 27, 2025 at 11:35 am

      Hi Alanna, question. Can I sub the cornstarch with more tapioca flour or would that not work? Don't have any corn starch and try and avoid it.
      Or is there something else I could use?

      Thank you

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      • Alanna Taylor-Tobin says

        June 29, 2025 at 10:03 am

        Great question - yes, I think tapioca flour should work well in place of cornstarch. Please let me know if you try it!

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