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Peppermint Biscotti

Name: Peppermint Biscotti
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 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 semisweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons shortening; 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

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Total Time

Prep: 1 hour Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Makes

about 3-1/2 dozen

Dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in crushed peppermint candy, these flavorful biscotti are a favorite. They are among the many sweets I make for Christmas. —Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

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Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
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 semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 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 12x2-1/2-in. rectangle. Bake 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 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. Dip 1 end of each slice into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off; sprinkle with candy. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 121 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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