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snowcapped gingerbread biscotti

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Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)
Cullowhee, NC

Perfect Christmas Cookies! And pretty too!

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yield 2 1/2 Dozen
prep time 45 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For snowcapped gingerbread biscotti

  • 1/3 c
    butter, room temperature
  • 1 c
    light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/4 c
    light molasses
  • 3 lg
    eggs
  • 3 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    nutmeg, ground
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    allspice, ground
  • 1/2 tsp
    cloves, ground
  • 1 c
    nuts, your choice
  • 1/4 c
    crystallized ginger, chopped
  • 1 c
    butterscotch chips
  • 1 c
    white chocolate chips

How To Make snowcapped gingerbread biscotti

  • 1
    In a large bowl, cream butter & brown sugar until light & fluffy. Beat in molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, allspice & cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture & mix well. Stir in hazelnuts & ginger.
  • 2
    Divide dough in 1/2. Cover & refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • 3
    On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into 2 10" x 3" logs. Transfer to greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 - 25 minutes or until lightly browned & firm to the touch.
  • 4
    Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a sharp knife into 1/2" slices. Place cut side down on greased baking sheets. Bake for 7 - 9 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • 5
    Dip biscotti halfway into melted butterscotch chips; shake off excess. Place on waxed paper until set. Dip butterscotch coated ends partially into melted white chocolate chips; shake off excess. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container.
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