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Peppermint Biscotti

12/11/13 18 Comments

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Peppermint Biscotti

Peppermint Biscotti are the perfect holiday “cookie.” Made with crushed peppermint disc candies or crushed candy canes, peppermint biscotti are cool, minty and refreshing. A light drizzle of melted chocolate adds the right amount sweet goodness. They’ll definitely stand out on your holiday cookie platter this season.

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What is Biscotti?

Biscotto; pl. Biscotti [bee-SKAWT-toh; bee-SKAWT-tee] is a twice-baked Italian biscuit (cookie) that’s made by first baking it in a loaf shape, then slicing the baked loaf and baking the slices. The end result is an intensely crunchy cookie that is perfect for dipping into dessert wine or coffee. Biscotti can be in many different ways. The most popular additions are anise seed, hazelnut or almonds.

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Peppermint Biscotti  

The perfect holiday biscotti

Course: Cookies
Cuisine: All-American, Italian
Keyword: biscotti, peppermint
Servings: 12 servings
: 570 kcal
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 3 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup crushed peppermint candy
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
Directions
  1. 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. Mixture will be stiff. Divide dough in half.
  2. On an ungreased baking sheet, roll each portion into a 12-inch x 2-1/2 inch rectangle. Bake at 350º for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove to a wire racks; cool for 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a sharp knife into 1/2 inch slices.
  3. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets.
  4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle chocolate over biscotti and sprinkle with crushed candy.
  6. Place on wax paper until set. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Peppermint Biscotti  
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 570 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Cholesterol 73mg24%
Sodium 170mg7%
Potassium 259mg7%
Carbohydrates 74g25%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 38g42%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 430IU9%
Calcium 48mg5%
Iron 3.7mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

More holiday cookie recipes; Belgian Tuile Cookies and Moravian Spice Crisp Cookies.

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Try this recipe for Candy Cane Fudge

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Comments

  1. Betty Rawker says

    December 19, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    So pretty! I am craving peppermint EVERYTHING this time of year!!

    xx

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    • LNLVNDR says

      December 20, 2014 at 12:19 am

      Thanks so much for stopping Betty~ Happy Holidays to you~ Lynn

      Reply
  2. Catherine says

    December 18, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    Dear Lynn, What an interesting twist. I love it…sounds festive and looks wonderful. Stopping by from Mix it up Mon. Blessings, Catherine

    Reply
    • LNLVNDR says

      December 20, 2014 at 12:18 am

      Thank-you Catherine~ Happy Holidays~

      Reply
  3. Michelle says

    December 16, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    The cookie swap sounds like fun! Your biscotti look perfect for it…very festive. What a treat it would be to open a tin of these. Thank you for sharing, Lynn.

    Reply
    • LNLVNDR says

      December 20, 2014 at 12:17 am

      Thanks Michelle~ Happy Holidays~

      Reply
  4. MommyonDemand says

    December 16, 2013 at 12:52 am

    I have never had biscotti, but now I want to try it! Hope to see you back over on Tuesday for another great party http://mommyondemand.com/

    Reply
    • LNLVNDR says

      December 20, 2014 at 12:16 am

      Happy Holidays~

      Reply
  5. Miz Helen says

    December 13, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    Looks like you ladies have so much fun with your cookie swap. Your Peppermint Biscotti looks awesome! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and enjoy your weekend!
    Miz Helen

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    • LNLVNDR says

      December 20, 2014 at 12:15 am

      Thanks Miz Helen~ Happy Holidays~

      Reply
  6. Joanne DiPalo says

    December 13, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    Hi Lynn, I love biscotti, but always buy them. I haven't yet tried to make them. My sister always makes them and she keeps telling me to try it, they are easy. I'll have to try your recipe, it sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing it with Foodie Friends Friday Christmas Cookie Exchange Party this week.

    Reply
    • LNLVNDR says

      December 20, 2014 at 12:15 am

      Happy Holidays Joanne~

      Reply
  7. Sarah E. says

    December 11, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    Yum! Perfect for the holiday season 🙂 Great pick for the swap!

    Reply
    • LNLVNDR says

      December 20, 2014 at 12:14 am

      Thanks Sarah~

      Reply
  8. Mellie says

    December 11, 2013 at 6:00 pm

    Oh, yum! These look delicious. I'm definitely bookmarking these into my Christmas Cookies folder!

    Reply
    • LNLVNDR says

      December 11, 2013 at 8:57 pm

      These cookies taste great and are wonderful with hot cocoa or hot coffee:) Lynn

      Reply
  9. Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says

    December 11, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    Hi Lynn, I hope you got my cookies…. these look good!

    Reply
    • LNLVNDR says

      December 11, 2013 at 8:56 pm

      Hi Deb~ Yes, I received your delicious cookies:) They were absolutely wonderful~ Thanks You!!!

      Reply

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