PEPPERMINT BISCOTTI
Dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in crushed peppermint candy, these flavorful biscotti are a favorite. They are among the many sweets I make for Christmas. —Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir in peppermint candy. Gradually add to creamed mixture, beating until blended (dough will be stiff)., Divide dough in half. On an ungreased baking sheet, shape each portion into a 12x2-1/2-in. rectangle. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove to wire racks; cool for 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a sharp knife into 1/2-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip 1 end of each slice into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off; sprinkle with candy. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Solomon Samson
[email protected]Not my favorite.
Vijay Kumar
[email protected]Meh.
Revin World
[email protected]These biscotti were a bit too dry, but the flavor was good.
Jaden Newman
[email protected]These biscotti were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
damaris nyareru
[email protected]Love these biscotti! They're the perfect holiday treat.
Jibri Charisma
[email protected]Peppermint biscotti is one of my favorite holiday cookies. This recipe is easy to follow and the cookies turn out perfect every time.
Zeeshan Balouch
[email protected]These biscotti were easy to make and had a nice flavor, but they were a bit too dry for my taste.
Kwabena Adomako
[email protected]These biscotti were a bit too minty for my taste, but my friends loved them. They were easy to make and had a nice crispy texture.
Atomic Pest
[email protected]These biscotti were delicious! The peppermint flavor was subtle but present, and the biscotti were the perfect texture - crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I would definitely make these again.
Dilip Pariyar
[email protected]These biscotti were a hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved the festive peppermint flavor. They were also really easy to make, which is always a plus. I will definitely be making these again next year!
Rehan sahib
[email protected]I love biscotti, and these peppermint ones were no exception. They were so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. The flavor was spot-on, and they were the perfect crispy texture. I will definitely be making these again and again!
Nyiko Chavangu
[email protected]These biscotti were a delightful treat! The peppermint flavor was perfectly balanced, not too overpowering. They were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, just like I like them. I will definitely be making these again!