Coconut Biscotti
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup salted macadamia nuts, chopped
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut cream
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
- Coarse sugar, for decorating
- Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Spread 1 cup coconut flakes on a baking sheet and bake until toasted, about 3 minutes.
- Let cool completely.
- Transfer to a food processor; add the granulated sugar and pulse until finely ground.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk the coconut-sugar mixture, the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
- Melt the coconut oil in the microwave; add to the flour mixture along with the vanilla and 1/3 cup water and mix with a wooden spoon until a stiff dough forms.
- Stir in the macadamia nuts and the remaining 1/2 cup coconut flakes; gently knead until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough in half and shape into two 9-by-2-inch logs; place 1 log on each baking sheet.
- Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the logs are firm and golden, about 25 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
- Let the logs cool 10 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board; slice diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-inch-thick pieces.
- Arrange the slices cut-side down on the baking sheets.
- Bake, flipping halfway through, until just golden and the centers still have a little give, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Let cool completely on the baking sheets.
- (The biscotti will crisp as they cool.)
- Whisk the confectioners' sugar, coconut cream and coconut extract until smooth.
- Dip the biscotti in the glaze; sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Photograph by Levi Brown
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/coconut-biscotti.html (may not work)