Peppermint Biscotti Recipe

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Dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in crushed peppermint candy, this flavorful biscotti is a favorite. It's one of the many sweets I make for Christmas. —Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

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Peppermint Biscotti Recipe
  • Prep: 1 hour Bake: 15 min./batch + cooling
  • Yield: 42 Servings
60 15 75

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
  • FROSTING:
  • 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir in peppermint candy. Gradually add to creamed mixture, beating until blended (dough will be stiff).
  • Divide dough in half. On an ungreased baking sheet, shape each portion into a 12-in. x 2-1/2-in. rectangle. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove to wire racks; cool for 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a sharp knife into 1/2-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over biscotti; sprinkle with candy. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 121 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 63 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Peppermint Biscotti in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2003, p90

Tip

Homemade Peppermint Ice Cream

When peppermint stick ice cream isn't available, I crush 15-20 hard peppermint candies or small candy canes and fold into a half gallon of softened vanilla ice cream. —Barb Gribble, Arena, Wisconsin

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Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2011 by Stacey3978

Instead of the semi-sweet chocolate, I used a combination of melted white chocolate chips and melted Andes Peppermints...delish!


Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2011 by NotMyGuitar

Made these on a whim and for my first ever biscotti attempt. Everyone loved 'em and called them "heavenly". A definite must for peppermint lovers! Even with all of the peppermint involved (extract and crushed candy canes) the flavor wasn't overbearing.


Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2011 by belindajo

These are wonderful. I have made them twice this week. The second time I didn't drizzle chocolate on them and my family liked them even better.


Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2011 by jclaudio

delicious, easy to make and elegant. i made these for my coworkers and everyone was super impressed with them. i will definitely be making these again.


Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2011 by kristials

I love this recipe - it is a holiday staple in our family! Making a batch right now!


Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2011 by duramaxscott

It is great and our friends really enjoyed. When I made it using the GFS peppermint candies the dough turned red. That made for an interesting flare.

 
 
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