**Christmas Biscotti: A Festive Treat for the Holidays**
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Christmas with our exquisite collection of biscotti recipes. These classic Italian cookies are the perfect accompaniment to your holiday celebrations. From traditional almond biscotti to unique variations like chocolate orange and pistachio cranberry, our recipes cater to every taste. With step-by-step instructions and expert tips, we ensure that you'll create perfect biscotti that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Impress your friends and family with these homemade treats, adding a touch of warmth and joy to your holiday gatherings.
CHRISTMAS BISCOTTI
Fragrant orange oil gives a special touch to this biscotti recipe. Great with a cup of coffee on a chilly Christmas morning!
Provided by smarti
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Cranberry
Time 1h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 cookie sheets.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Blend sugar and butter together using an electric mixer in another bowl. Beat in eggs, orange oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Sift in flour mixture and beat until completely incorporated. Fold in white chocolate chips, cranberries, and pecans. Divide dough in half and form into rectangles on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes; slice into biscotti as desired. Return to the oven and bake until toasted, about 15 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 94.9 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
CHRISTMAS BISCOTTI
A colorful red and green dotted biscotti.. I love it and I don't really like biscotti. My mother said to make her this if nothing else for Christmas!
Provided by Mary in NJ
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter and flour a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and orange zest until blended.
- In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, cloves and salt.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until blended.
- Stir in cranberries and pistachios.
- Divide the dough in half.
- One at a time, place the 2 dough portions on the prepared baking sheet and form each into a log about 1/2 inch high, 1 1/2 inches wide and 14 inches long.
- Space logs at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake the logs for 25-30 minutes or until set and light brown.
- Transfer to a cutting board and let cool 6-8 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees.
- Using a very sharp knife, cut the logs in the diagonal into slices 3/8 inch thick.
- Stand the slices upright on the baking sheet and return the sheet to the oven for 15 minutes to dry the cookies thoroughly.
- Transfer to racks to cool.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the biscotti will be. Use real butter, pure vanilla extract, and good quality flour.
- Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the biscotti tough. Mix the ingredients just until they come together.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the biscotti hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the biscotti until they are golden brown: The biscotti should be firm to the touch when they are done baking.
- Slice the biscotti while they are still warm: This will help prevent them from crumbling.
- Store the biscotti in an airtight container: The biscotti will keep for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.
Conclusion:
These Christmas biscotti are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favourite flavours. Whether you enjoy them on their own or dunked in coffee, these biscotti are sure to be a hit.
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