EGGNOG BISCOTTI

Eggnog Biscotti image

You may substitute additional eggnog if rum isn't your thing. For a variation, try using one of the flavored eggnogs available around the holidays. -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup eggnog
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3 to 5 teaspoons eggnog
1 teaspoon dark rum, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Beat butter and sugar until blended. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Beat in eggnog and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt; gradually beat into butter mixture (dough will be sticky)., Divide dough in half. On a greased baking sheet, shape each portion into a 12x3-in. rectangle. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 16-19 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 300°. Remove rectangles from pans to wire racks; cool 10 minutes. , Place rectangles on a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, trim ends of rectangles and cut diagonally into 1/2-in. slices. Return to baking sheets, cut side down. Bake until firm, about 10 minutes per side. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely. , Mix glaze ingredients. Drizzle over biscotti with a spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.