Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our irresistible Gingerbread Currant Biscotti, a delectable treat that blends the warmth of gingerbread with the tangy zest of currants. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore variations of this classic cookie, including a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions. Discover the secrets behind achieving the perfect balance of spices and the art of creating a crisp exterior with a delightfully chewy interior. From traditional to innovative flavor combinations, let your taste buds dance with joy as you savor each bite of these delectable biscotti.
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GINGERBREAD BISCOTTI RECIPE
Crispy biscotti made with classic gingerbread spices is perfect to enjoy with coffee, tea or hot cocoa.
Provided by Amy Johnson
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. Prepare large baking sheet by lining with parchment, baking mat, or with butter and flour.
- In a bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves and pepper. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the butter and brown sugar about 2 minutes on medium-high until combined. Add eggs and beat until combined well. Stir in vanilla extract and unsulfured molasses; combine well.
- Stir in flour mixture to form a stiff dough.
- Divide dough in half. Flour hands and form dough into two slightly flattened logs on prepared baking sheets, each approximately 12-inches long and 2-inches wide. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
- Bake 30 minutes, or until slightly firm to the touch. Cool on baking sheet 5-10 minutes.
- Transfer to cutting board and cut into ¾-inch slices. Arrange biscotti, cut sides down, on baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, or until crisp. Cool on a rack.
- Store in airtight containers up to 1 week. Biscotti may be kept wrapped in freezer safe plastic wrap and frozen up to a month.
GINGERBREAD BISCOTTI
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a large cookie sheet; set aside.
- Combine butter, sugar, brown sugar, ginger, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Add eggs; continue beating until well mixed. Add molasses; continue beating until well mixed. Add flour and baking powder; beat at low speed until well mixed. Stir in mini chocolate chips, if desired.
- Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 12-inch log on lightly floured surface. Place logs 3 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheet. Flatten logs slightly.
- Bake 22-25 minutes or until lightly browned and tops are slightly cracked. Remove from oven; cool 15 minutes on cookie sheet.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
- Carefully place logs onto cutting surface. Cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices with serrated knife. Place, cut-side down, onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Return to oven. Bake 9 minutes; turn slices. Continue baking 5-7 minutes or until cookies are dry and crisp. Cool completely.
- Place candy coating into small bowl. Microwave 1 minute; stir. Continue microwaving, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Place cookies onto waxed paper; drizzle with melted candy coating. Let set at room temperature until coating is firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 20 milligrams, Sodium 50 milligrams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 2 grams
GINGERBREAD BISCOTTI
These biscotti have the same warm spices and crispy-crunchy texture that you love in a traditional gingerbread person, but require less time and effort than the classic cutout cookie! Each one gets an extra dip of melted white chocolate and a sprinkle of sanding sugar, for a sparkly holiday treat fit for a cookie tin.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield about 24 biscotti
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Pulse the flour, granulated sugar, gingerbread spice, baking powder and salt in a food processor until combined. Add the butter and pulse until the butter is thoroughly combined with the dry ingredients and the mixture looks sandy. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Whisk together the molasses, vanilla, eggs and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; stir into the flour mixture until a crumbly dough forms. Press together and knead into a moist, uniform dough.
- Divide the dough in half and place on the prepared baking sheet. Shape the dough into two 10-by-2-inch logs, keeping 3 inches between the logs. If the dough is sticky, splash a couple drops of water on your hands and continue shaping. Bake until the outside is set but the inside is still slightly soft, about 30 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Transfer the logs to a cutting board and slice 1/2 inch thick on the bias with a serrated knife. Return the slices to the baking sheet, slat-side down, and bake, flipping the slices halfway through, until crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the biscotti to a wire rack to cool.
- Once the biscotti are cool, combine the white chocolate and oil in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second increments, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes total. Dip half of each biscotti at an angle in the white chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Return to the wire rack, then refrigerate until just set, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the remaining white chocolate mixture into a small piping bag or resealable bag, then snip the tip or corner with kitchen shears to create a small hole. Drizzle the white chocolate at an angle across the dipped end of each biscotti, drizzling in the opposite direction to create a crisscross pattern. Return to the wire rack, then sprinkle with sanding sugar. Refrigerate until all the chocolate is completely set, about 10 minutes. The biscotti can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
GINGERBREAD BISCOTTI
An age-old sweet reinvented with holiday spices.
Provided by Liv Dansky
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, cloves, nutmeg, and baking soda in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Beat brown sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating on medium speed until incorporated, about 1 minute after each addition. Add molasses and orange zest; beat until combined, about 30 seconds. Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually add flour mixture, beating until a dough forms, about 1 minute.
- Turn dough out on a lightly floured work surface. Divide evenly into 2 (10-by-2½-inch) logs. Place logs at least 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until set, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool at room temperature about 30 minutes. Do not turn oven off.
- Transfer baked logs to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut logs diagonally into 1-inch-thick biscotti slices (you'll have 20 slices total). Return biscotti to baking sheet. Bake at 325°F until biscotti are toasted and turn a deeper chocolate brown, about 8 minutes per side. Remove from oven. Transfer biscotti to a wire rack; let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Place white chocolate in a medium-size microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH until just melted and smooth, 1 minute, 30 seconds to 2 minutes total, stopping to stir every 30 seconds.
- Working quickly, dip bottom of each biscotti into melted white chocolate. Place dipped biscotti, cut side down, on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Chill until chocolate is set, about 10 minutes.
CHEF JOHN'S GINGERBREAD BISCOTTI
When you don't have time to make a gingerbread house, try these delicious gingerbread biscotti. You'll love the sweet and spicy flavor of crystallized ginger and the crispy, crunchy signature biscotti texture. Whether eaten on their own or dunked into a cup of steaming hot coffee (an exceptional pairing!), these make a great holiday gift.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Desserts Cookies Biscotti Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne together in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Combine butter, brown sugar, and molasses in a bowl; mix with a spatula until creamy. Whisk in eggs, one at a time, until smooth. Add vanilla and chopped ginger. Mix and mash with the whisk until ginger is evenly distributed and coated with the butter-sugar mixture, about 1 minute.
- Mix in 1/2 of the dry ingredients with a spatula until incorporated. Mix in remaining dry ingredients until dough is very wet and sticky.
- Transfer dough to a long piece of plastic wrap, using a buttered knife to help if necessary. Wrap plastic around the dough and shape with your hands into a uniform log, about 12 to 14 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide. Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
- Remove dough from the refrigerator, unwrap, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Wet your fingers and smooth out any edges.
- Bake in the center of the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- Remove loaf from the oven, cover with a clean towel, and let sit for 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Uncover the loaf and brush a little water around the bottom edge to soften. Transfer to a cutting board.
- Use a serrated knife to cut the loaf into 1/2-inch slices. Cut at an angle for longer biscotti, or straight across for shorter ones. Transfer slices back to the baking sheet.
- Return to the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Flip biscotti and cook until they are dry and crispy all the way through, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool to room temperature.
- Place melted white chocolate into a plastic bag. Snip off a corner and pipe over biscotti. Let sit until chocolate has cooled and hardened, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 30.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 111.5 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
DRIZZLED GINGERBREAD BISCOTTI
After stumbling across a community recipe for gingerbread biscotti, I made several batches and tweaked it to our tastes. These became an instant obsession at our house.-Susan Board, Palmer, Alaska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, molasses and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flours, spices, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in crystallized ginger., Divide dough in half. On an ungreased baking sheet, shape each half into a 14x2-in. rectangle. Bake 20-25 minutes or until firm to the touch., Cool on pans on wire racks until cool enough to handle. Transfer baked rectangles to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut diagonally into 1/2-in. slices. Place upright 1-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt baking chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over biscotti. Decorate with Red Hots.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
GINGERBREAD BISCOTTI
These spicy Italian cookies are the perfect accompaniment for cocoa or coffee during the holiday season! Serve with lemon curd or drizzle with lemon flavored almond bark for a special treat.
Provided by CRISTINA GOMEZ
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h5m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix together oil, sugar, eggs, and molasses. In another bowl, combine flours, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg; mix into egg mixture to form a stiff dough.
- Divide dough in half, and shape each half into a roll the length of the cookie. Place rolls on cookie sheet, and pat down to flatten the dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven, and set aside to cool.
- When cool enough to touch, cut into 1/2 inch thick diagonal slices. Place sliced biscotti on cookie sheet, and bake an additional 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until toasted and crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 26.5 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
GINGERBREAD BISCOTTI
Have a hot cup of coffee ready for dipping these spiced, crunchy biscotti. Like most Tuscan biscotti, these include no fat, which makes for an extra-dry cookie. That means it saturates quickly when dunked, turning it into something like silken cake while also sweetening your coffee. Pops of chewy candied ginger and a slick of dark chocolate make this biscotti a little more special. And while the ingredient list may be longer than some, each item builds upon the last, creating a symphony of warming flavors and smells. To help keep track of the many spices while assembling your ingredients, measure them into small piles on a dinner plate.
Provided by Jerrelle Guy
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 325 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the egg, egg white, both sugars, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, star anise, espresso powder, salt, baking soda, almond extract and lemon extract. Beat on medium speed just to combine, scrape down the bowl and beater, then increase the speed to high and beat for a full 90 seconds or until the mixture is slightly paler, thick and ribbony.
- Add the flour and the candied ginger. Beat on low speed until mostly combined, stopping the beater just before all the flour is incorporated so you don't overmix. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to incorporate any remaining dry bits into the dough.
- Gather the dough with your hands, kneading lightly in the bowl just to bring everything together into a cohesive mass. Place the dough on the center of the prepared sheet, then dampen your hands with water and mold the dough into a 9-by-4-inch log about 1 inch tall. Bake until the log puffs and spreads a little, turns golden brown at the edges and is firm to the touch, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Remove the loaf from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Transfer the loaf to a cutting board and, using a serrated knife, cut at a diagonal into 12 (¾-inch-wide) slices. Turn the slices on their sides and return to the oven.
- Bake, flipping the slices halfway through, until slightly browned and dry in the centers, 10 to 15 minutes. Bake longer for drier, crunchier biscotti. Remove from the oven and cool the biscotti on the sheet. Turn the slices top sides up.
- In a double-boiler or a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt the chocolate, stirring until completely smooth. (See Tip.) Remove the bowl from the heat, and using a small spoon, drape the melted chocolate over the tops of the biscotti, nudging some to drip over the edges. Allow the chocolate to sit at room temperature or in the refrigerator to fully set. The biscotti will last for a couple of weeks in an airtight container at room temperature.
BARB'S GINGERBREAD BISCOTTI
These biscotti are great for "DUNKING" in a cup of tea or a glass of milk. Friends will love these, great as a gift. Low fat, Diabetic exchange: 1 starch
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 30 biscotti, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; In another bowl, combine the egg and egg whites, brown sugar, molasses and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir the egg mixture into dry ingredients just until moistened; fold in pecans and currants; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Divide dough in half; shape each half into a ball; on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray, roll each ball into a 14-inch x 1 1/2-inch rectangle;Bake at 325 for 24 to 28 minutes or until frim to touch; remove from the oven and reduce heat to 300 degrees.
- Cool for 5 minutes, transfer to cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1/2-inch slices; place cut side down on baking sheets coated with nonstick cooking spray; bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned turning once, remove to wire racks to cool, store in an airtight container.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Make sure your oven is preheated before baking the biscotti.
- Bake the biscotti until they are golden brown and crisp.
- Allow the biscotti to cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Store the biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- You can also freeze the biscotti for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
These gingerbread currant biscotti are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are serving them at a party or enjoying them as a snack, these biscotti are sure to be a hit.Keywords: gingerbread currant biscotti, biscotti, Christmas cookies, holiday cookies, easy baking recipes
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