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Cinnamon Apple Biscotti

Michele Pesula Kuegler
Basically, it's a very crunchy version of apple pie
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 28

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1-1/2 cups finely diced dried apple rings
  • 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2-1/2 tablespoons apple cider

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Beat butter and both sugars in bowl of stand mixer on speed 2 for 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, scraping down sides and beating until fully combined.
  • Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Slowly add flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, mixing until combined.
  • Stir dried apple into dough.
  • Divide dough in half.
  • Shape each half into 10″ x 4″ rectangle, using floured hands.
  • Set loaves 3″ apart on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until the dough is set.
  • Leaving the oven on, remove the baking sheet from the oven, and cool biscotti loaves for 15 minutes on cookie sheet.
  • Using a chef’s knife, cut the loaves into diagonal slices, 3/4″ thick.
  • Place slices on cookie sheet with the cut sides down. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Turn slices over, and bake for 10 minutes more.
  • Remove biscotti from oven, and allow to cool completely on a cooling rack.
  • Combine powdered sugar, cinnamon, and cider, stirring until smooth.
  • Using a spoon, drizzle glaze over biscotti.
  • Glaze should set in 5-10 minutes.
Keyword apple biscotti, baked good