Biscotti con farina di mandorle

Ingredienti

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup almond meal or almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• finishing salt of your choice

Preparazione

1. 1

   Heat oven 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Sift flour, almond flour, baking soda and salt into a small bowl; set aside.

3. 3

   In large mixing bowl, beat butter, ricotta cheese and sugar until well blended. Add egg and extracts; blend well.

4. 4

   Add flour mixture and beat on low speed until dry ingredients are fully mixed in.

5. 5

   Using a small cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, 2-inches apart (remember these cookies spread).

6. 6

   Top with a pinch of almonds and a sprinkle of finishing salt.

7. 7

   Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until golden brown.

8. 8

   Transfer cookies on parchment paper to cooling racks. Cool completely.