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Festive Dried Fruit Biscotti

Recipe #280975 | 1¾ hours | 45 min prep | SERVES 30 , 60 pieces (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Chef #642925 Gertrude from the Granite Planet

Make small pieces and eat in moderation. This recipe was received from an Italian friend. Our family makes it for special occasions. Very addictive.

Posted on: Jan 23, 2008

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 egg
  • ounces white chocolate, melted
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 3/4 cups white flour
  • teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • teaspoon almond extract
  • ounces white chipits
  • 3/4 cup toasted almond, chopped
  • 3/4 cup dried fruit (mixed glace)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
    2. 2
      Beat margarine until soft.
    3. 3
      Beat in sugar and eggs.
    4. 4
      Add melted white chocolate,juice and extract until combined.
    5. 5
      With your hand fold in remaining ingredients. The dough will be sticky.
    6. 6
      Form dough into logs almost as long as the cookie sheet and place 3 inches apart.
    7. 7
      Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes until golden brown.
    8. 8
      Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees.
    9. 9
      Remove biscotti from oven and let cool 5 minutes before slicing diagonally.
    10. 10
      Return to oven and toast on each side for 5-10 minutes.
    11. 11
      Store in air-tight containers.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (42g)

    Recipe makes 30 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    chipits

    Calories 162
    Calories from Fat 56 (34%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 6.2g 9%
    Saturated Fat 1.3g 6%
    Monounsaturated Fat 3.0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 14mg 4%
    Sodium 151mg 6%
    Potassium 99mg 2%
    Total Carbohydrate 24.9g 8%
    Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
    Sugars 12.1g
    Protein 2.7g 5%
    Vitamin A 286mcg 5%
    Vitamin B6 0.0mg 1%
    Vitamin B12 0.1mcg 1%
    Vitamin C 1mg 2%
    Vitamin E 1mcg 5%
    Calcium 50mg 5%
    Iron 0mg 5%

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