Snowcapped Gingerbread Biscotti Recipe

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This recipe is one of my favorites to add to my holiday cookie trays. The cookies blend the great flavor of gingerbread and biscotti, plus a "snow"-dipped decoration. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

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Snowcapped Gingerbread Biscotti Recipe
  • Prep: 45 min. + chilling Bake: 35 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 30 Servings
45 35 80

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 3 eggs
  • 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips, melted
  • 1 cup vanilla or white chips, melted

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, allspice and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in hazelnuts and ginger.
  • Divide dough in half. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into two 10-in. x 3-in. logs. Transfer to greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and firm to the touch.
  • Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a sharp knife into 1/2-in. slices. Place cut side down on greased baking sheets. Bake for 7-9 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • Dip biscotti halfway into melted butterscotch chips; shake off excess. Place on waxed paper until set. Dip butterscotch-coated ends partially into melted vanilla chips; shake off excess. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 cookie equals 226 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 83 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Snowcapped Gingerbread Biscotti in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2008, p57

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Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2012 by girlhappy

really yummy! would make a great xmas gift.


Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2012 by lenorw

This is delicious and it meets with rave reviews. I make this at Christmas and give to friends, but make sure to keep some for myself. Should make year round!!!


Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by hebertsa

Haven't made these yet but as far as the ginger - you can buy different grades of chopped ginger on King Arthur Flour's site


Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by mep52

I never ate a biscotti I didn't like, and this is at the top of the list. :)


Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by btaylor123

These are delicious--I think the butterscotch chips make a big difference, and I love the spices. Candied ginger can also just be minced with a knife like you would mince garlic; sprinkle with just a bit of sugar if it gets too sticky--it won't affect the recipe.


Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by mary camille

I haven't made this yet, but for the person who asked about chopping ginger I cut in small pieces and then place in my food chopper with a small portion of the flour called for in the recipe..no more than about 2 tblespoons and then turn on the chopper on high. I will chop very nicely when combined with the flour. Use that flour mixture with the ginger as part of your flour in the full recipe. Love candied ginger!


Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by MPerfection

@califdreamin-what about using a mini food processor chopper or blender on the "chop" button. that's how I mince my garlic.


Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by califdreamin@nemont.net

<p>This recipe sounds like something I'd like to make, and am writing to ask if you have a good method to finely chop the crystalized ginger. Thanks!</p>

 
 
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