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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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With a hint of apricots, these chocolate chip biscotti taste great alongside a cup of coffee or tea.Friends and family are always happy to receive a batch for Christmas.Theresa Smith, Lee, New Hampshire Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, softened |
1-1/2 cups plus 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided |
4 eggs |
3 teaspoons vanilla extract |
4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup finely chopped dried apricots |
1 cup swirled semisweet and white chocolate chips |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1-1/2 cups sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
2. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in apricots and chocolate chips.
3. Divide dough in half. On ungreased baking sheets, shape each portion into a 12-in. x 2-1/2-in. rectangle. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until firm. Cool for 5 minutes.
4. Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1/2-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3 dozen.
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