Post by Loupy on Dec 18, 2010 12:12:49 GMT -7
Peppermint Biscotti
Dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in crushed peppermint candy, this flavorful biscotti is a favorite. It's one of the many sweets I make for Christmas. —member, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania
42 Servings
Prep: 1 hour
Bake: 15 min.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup crushed peppermint candies
FROSTING:
2 cups (12 ounces) Nestlé® Tollhouse® Semi-Sweet Morsels
2 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Directions:
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs, one 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 12-in. x 2-1/2-in. rectangle.
Bake at 350° for 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 for 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.
Drizzle over biscotti; sprinkle with candy.
Place on waxed paper until set.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts:
121 calories,
5 g fat
3 g saturated fat
24 mg cholesterol
63 mg sodium
17 g carbohydrate
1 g fiber
2 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2010
Dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in crushed peppermint candy, this flavorful biscotti is a favorite. It's one of the many sweets I make for Christmas. —member, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania
42 Servings
Prep: 1 hour
Bake: 15 min.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup crushed peppermint candies
FROSTING:
2 cups (12 ounces) Nestlé® Tollhouse® Semi-Sweet Morsels
2 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Directions:
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs, one 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 12-in. x 2-1/2-in. rectangle.
Bake at 350° for 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 for 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.
Drizzle over biscotti; sprinkle with candy.
Place on waxed paper until set.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts:
121 calories,
5 g fat
3 g saturated fat
24 mg cholesterol
63 mg sodium
17 g carbohydrate
1 g fiber
2 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2010
