Best 3 Fruitcake Biscotti Recipes

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Fruitcake biscotti is a delightful Italian cookie that combines the classic flavors of fruitcake with the crispy texture of biscotti. It is the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea, and it makes a great gift for friends and family. This article will provide you with a recipe for fruitcake biscotti that is sure to please everyone.

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CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKE BISCOTTI



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Christmas Fruitcake Biscotti is the best of both worlds! There's that crunchiness we all love about biscotti, with the chewiness of all of that mixed candied fruit!

Provided by Lord Byron's Kitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, (softened)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, (firmly packed)
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups mixed candied fruit

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Using a hand-held mixer, beat together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs and beat to incorporate.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt; beat to incorporate.
  • Switch to a wooden spoon and stir in the mixed candied fruit.
  • Turn dough out onto prepared baking sheet and form into a log. (Dust your hands with flour; dough is a bit sticky!) Form log into a rectangle shape that is roughly 5" wide and 14" long.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and place baking sheet on a wire cooling rack so that air can circulate around the baking sheet. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 300°F.
  • Use a fine serrated knife to slice the loaf into 3/4" slices.
  • Place the slices standing up, meaning that both cut sides are exposed, on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the biscotti from the baking sheet and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Package biscotti for gift-giving or pile into a food-safe container. Leave at room temperature, or freeze until needed for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 151 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 24 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FRUITCAKE BISCOTTI



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These twice-baked cookies may be a tastier alternative to actual fruitcake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield Makes about 9 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cubed
4 large eggs plus 1 beaten large egg white, divided
1 1/2 cups sliced blanched almonds
1 cup candied citrus peel
2 cups mixed dried fruit, diced small
Sanding sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. In the bowl of a stand mixer, using paddle attachment, combine flour, granulated sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Add butter and beat on medium-high until coarse crumbs form. With mixer on low, add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in almonds, citrus peel, and dried fruit.
  • On two parchment-lined baking sheets, shape dough into four 3-inch-wide logs. Brush with egg white; sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake until just set in middle, 30 minutes. Let cool completely on sheets on wire racks. With a serrated knife, cut logs on the diagonal into 1/4-inch slices. Bake on parchment-lined baking sheets until just golden, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Let cool on sheets on racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

FRUITCAKE BISCOTTI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h20m

Yield about 32 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 16

2/3 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup roughly chopped dried figs
2/3 cup diced candied orange peel
1/3 cup red candied cherries, quartered
1/3 cup green candied cherries, quartered
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons bourbon
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for your hands
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Toss the cranberries, figs, orange peel, red and green cherries and 3/4 cup bourbon in a bowl. Cover and let soak 1 hour.
  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, cloves and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until light, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Reduce the mixer speed to low; beat in the flour mixture until combined, then beat in the walnuts and dried fruit mixture (the dough will be sticky).
  • Butter your hands and divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a 4-by-12-inch log on a separate baking sheet. Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the logs are golden around the edges, 35 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes on the baking sheets. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
  • Transfer the logs to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, slice crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide pieces. Arrange the slices cut-side down on the baking sheets. Bake, switching the pans and flipping the biscotti halfway through, until browned and crisp, about 1 hour. Transfer to racks to cool completely.
  • Whisk the confectioners' sugar and the remaining 2 tablespoons bourbon in a bowl; drizzle on the biscotti. Let set 15 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality dried fruit: Choose plump, moist fruits that are free of blemishes. Avoid any fruit that is hard or dry.
  • Soak the dried fruit in alcohol: This will help to plump up the fruit and add extra flavor to the biscotti.
  • Use a combination of different nuts: This will give the biscotti a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Toast the nuts before using them: Toasting the nuts will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the biscotti tough. Mix the dough just until it comes together.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will make it easier to handle and will help the biscotti to hold their shape.
  • Bake the biscotti until they are golden brown: The biscotti should be firm to the touch but not hard.
  • Slice the biscotti while they are still warm: This will make them easier to slice and will help to prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Fruitcake biscotti are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give fruitcake biscotti a try!

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