ORANGE-PECAN BISCOTTI

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Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups Original Bisquick®
1 cup pecan pieces
1 (6-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°. Beat sugar, margarine and orange peel in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and well blended. Beat in eggs. Stir in Bisquick and pecans. Place dough on surface sprinkled with Bisquick gently roll in Bisquick to coat. Shape into a ball gently knead about 10 times or until dough holds together and pecans are evenly distributed. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 10 x 3-inch rectangle on ungreased cookie sheet.2. Bake about 20 minutes or until very light brown. Cool on cookie sheet 15 minutes. Cut each rectangle crosswise into 3/4-inch slices. Turn slices cut sides down on cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp and light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.3. Heat chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate chips are melted. Dip cookies halfway into melted chocolate or drizzle with melted chocolate. Let stand until chocolate is set.HIGH ALTITUDE (3500 to 6500 feet): Bake about 23 minutes in step 2. Bake 15 to 20 minutes in step 3.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Cookie: Calories 150 (Calories from Fat 70) Fat 8g (Saturated 3g) Cholesterol 20mg Sodium 220mg Carbohydrate 18g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 2g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 2% Iron 4% DIET EXCHANGES: 1 Starch 1 1/2 FatBETTY'S TIP: For heavenly Hazelnut Biscotti, substitute chopped hazelnuts for the pecans and leave out the orange peel. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon almond extract with the margarine.From "Betty Crocker's Bisquick Cookbook." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Kangatta Wamiti
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These biscotti are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


Katy Wedde
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I've never been a huge fan of biscotti, but these are actually really good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Md Haidar
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These biscotti are the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy. They're also not too sweet, which is perfect for me.


Tawananyasha Blessed Chakona
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my biscotti turned out really dry. I'm going to try again with a different recipe.


Gurnoor Bhullar
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These biscotti are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Rel1x
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I love the way the orange zest and pecans complement each other in these biscotti. They're so flavorful!


Wamanya Pius
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These biscotti are the perfect balance of crispy and chewy. They're also not too sweet, which I appreciate.


Farhan Mughal
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I've never made biscotti before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm so glad I tried it!


Nkosi Khuluse
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These biscotti are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Lovely Rai
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I'm not a huge fan of biscotti, but these were actually really good. I'll definitely be making them again.


SL JUSTIN
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I thought these biscotti were a bit dry, but they were still tasty.


Sajan Dil sa
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These biscotti are delicious! I especially love the orange flavor.


Aminu Zakari21
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I had a hard time getting the biscotti to slice evenly. They kept crumbling.


Roksana Begom
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These biscotti are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


Ashley Estes
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I've made these biscotti several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.


Chloe Bone
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The biscotti turned out perfectly! They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, just the way I like them.


Hasebulislam Sga
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and doesn't require any special ingredients.


Layek Ahmed
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These biscotti are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. The orange zest adds a delightful citrus flavor that really brightens up the cookies.