Gingerbread Biscotti

Biscotti is an Italian twice-baked cookie that originated in the city of Prato. Its name, biscotti, means ‘twice-cooked’ in Italian.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Gingerbread Biscotti

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 2880

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Molasses
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped Pecans
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the molasses and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in the chopped pecans.
7. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log, about 12 inches long and 2 inches wide.
8. Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the logs are firm to the touch.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
11. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C).
12. Using a serrated knife, slice the logs into 1/2 inch thick slices.
13. Place the slices back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
14. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
15. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.