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Orange Ginger Biscotti

An orange flavored crunchy cookie with bits of candied ginger.
Prep Time15 minutes
35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 10
Calories: 381kcal
Author: Judy Purcell

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons orange extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 1/2 cups flour (till dough formed)

Instructions

  • Cream the salt, eggs, butter, orange extract, and sugar together. Add baking powder and gradually add the flour until dough is formed.
  • Divide dough into 2 equal parts and knead crystallized ginger and pecans into the dough.  Divide each ball into 2 balls, shape them o small flat discs about an inch thick, and place on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Cut loaves while warm (NOT HOT) about 1-inch wide and lay each slice on its side on the cookie sheet. Put back in the oven for about 5 minutes, until lightly toasted. Flip and toast the other side for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg