Ginger Biscotti

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup nuts
  • 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger bits
  • 4 teaspoons turbinado sugar (or any coarse sugar)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a cookie sheet or 2 biscotti pans (or line with parchment paper).
  2. Place nuts and ginger into the workbowl of a small food processor. Process until nuts are chopped small. Set aside.
  3. Sift flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  4. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and extracts. Stir in flour mixture. Add nuts and ginger pieces.
  5. Shape dough into 2 2"x12" long rectangles. Sprinkle each rectangle with 2 teaspoons turbinado sugar.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes.
  7. Using a serrated knife, cut loaves into 1/2" slices. Place cut side down on cookie sheet and bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes. Flip biscotti over and bake an additional 15 minutes.
  8. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

897 kcal 45% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12g 24% DV
Total Fat 47g 60% DV
Carbs 99.8g 36% DV
Fiber 5g 18% DV
Sugar 29.1g 58% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12415.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 636mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 1625.5mg 100% DV
Iron 6mg 33% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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