# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
04 - ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 3 large eggs
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - ½ teaspoon almond extract
08 - ¼ cup vegetable oil
→ Add-Ins
09 - 1 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
10 - ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - Beat eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, and vegetable oil until smooth in a separate bowl.
04 - Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Gently fold in toasted almonds and chocolate chips if using.
06 - Divide dough in half; shape each half into a 10-inch long and 2-inch wide log on the baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until set and lightly golden, then remove and cool for 10 minutes.
08 - Lower oven temperature to 300°F.
09 - Using a sharp serrated knife, cut logs diagonally into ¾-inch thick slices.
10 - Place slices cut side up on the baking sheet; bake 5 minutes, flip, then bake 5 minutes more for soft texture.
11 - Cool biscotti completely on a wire rack before serving with freshly brewed coffee.
