SNOWCAPPED GINGERBREAD BISCOTTI

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
3 large 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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Gilbert Garcia
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These biscotti are the perfect gift for friends and family. They're delicious and festive, and they're sure to be appreciated.


Molly Valenzuela
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I made these biscotti for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Digonta chakma
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These biscotti are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're the perfect holiday treat.


S J fitness house
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I love the festive look of these biscotti. They're perfect for a Christmas cookie exchange.


GHOST LUIS
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These biscotti are the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy. They're also really flavorful, with a nice hint of ginger.


Bhupal Bhusal
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my biscotti turned out really dry. I think I might have overbaked them.


Cali gedi Karto
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These biscotti were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


M D Faruk
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but I really enjoyed these biscotti. The chocolate chips add a nice touch of sweetness.


Mauro Lindo
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These biscotti are a great way to use up leftover gingerbread dough. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids.


Lawrence Kahagi
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I made these biscotti for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Ferrell Scott
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These biscotti are the perfect gift for friends and family. They're delicious and festive, and they're sure to be appreciated.


Walter Craig
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I love the way these biscotti look with the snowcap icing. They're almost too pretty to eat!


Shilpi Sultana
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These biscotti are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Sk Mahadi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my biscotti didn't turn out as chewy as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Uwaye Christy
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These biscotti were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.


Md shakil ahmmed
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but these biscotti were surprisingly good. The ginger flavor was subtle, and the biscotti were perfectly chewy.


Gaana Heist
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These biscotti were easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of white and dark chocolate chips, and they were delicious.


Beverly Morokolo
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I love the festive look of these biscotti. They're perfect for a Christmas cookie exchange.


Wabwire Daniel
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These biscotti were a hit at my holiday party! They're the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy, with a delicious gingerbread flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.