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Peppermint Biscotti

SUBMITTED BY: Paula Marchesi

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 11 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  1 Hr
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min

SERVINGS

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INGREDIENTS

  • 3/4 cup butter (no substitutes), 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 candy
  • FROSTING:
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir in peppermint candy. Gradually add to creamed mixture, beating until blended (dough will be stiff).
  2. Divide dough in half. On an ungreased baking sheet, roll each portion into a 12-in. x 2-1/2-in. rectangle. Bake at 350 degrees F 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.
  3. In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip one end of each cookie in chocolate; roll in candy. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2006 by TinaM
These are excellent dunked into coffee. I used high quality chocolate instead of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2007 by Grumpy's Honeybunch
Made exactly as stated. I had a little problem with the peppermint melting onto the cookie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2007 by Carly
This recipe tasted very good. I made them to put in Christmas gift baskets. The only problem I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by nutmeg
This was my first try at baking something more specialized, and it turned out Great!!! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2006 by Allison
So yummy! More like a shortbread-biscotti then a regular Italian biscotti, but still delicious... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2008 by MELSY
Great biscotti! I dunked one end in chocolate and sprinkled with peppermint sugar (finely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by lynne70
This is a Very good and easy recipe. It looks very pretty as well. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2007 by CookinGal
Oh, these are awesome!!!! I made a batch and they disappeared so fast, I had to make another!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2007 by Lisette
Yummy! I made several types of biscotti to give away for Christmas and this was my favorite! A... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2007 by Ecco The Great!
This tasted fantastic but I somehow got my presentation a little wrong. Making the dusty... MORE