SPICY GINGER/NUT BISCOTTI #2

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I already have a ginger/ nut Biscotti recipe here on Zaar but this one is much better - trust me. I got this recipe from "Nutters" they were giving away samples and this is wonderful. Store them in an airtight container in a cool place - or freeze

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 50 Biscotti

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup hard margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup white sugar
3 large eggs, beaten
3 1/4 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
6 teaspoons finely chopped candied ginger
1 1/2 cups toasted nuts, finely chopped (walnuts, pecans, pistachio - your choice)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl cream the butter& sugars together.
  • Gradually add eggs beating all the while.
  • Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt,& spices, whisk to totally combine tthe ingredients.
  • Gradually beat in as much flour to the egg mixture as you can with your mixer then add the last of the flour stirring in by hand.
  • Stir in the nuts and ginger, use you hands, if necessary.
  • Divide the dough in half, make two logs 12" long and 2" wide- have a fairely flat top.
  • Places the logs 5" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet covered with parchment paper.
  • Bake in 350f oven for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven and cool completely.
  • Cut the biscotti diagonally or straight into 1/2" slices.
  • Reduce oven to 325f.
  • Place slices upright on your cookie sheet about 1/2" apart and bake for an additional 20 minutes.

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