Gingerbread Currant Biscotti Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Currant Biscotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup dried currants

Servings: persons

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup dried currants

1
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the egg, egg whites, brown sugar, molasses and vanilla until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans and currants. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2
Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a ball. On a greased
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, roll each ball into a 14x1-1/2-in. rectangle.
4
Bake at 325u00b0 for 24-28 minutes or until firm to the touch. Cool for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 300u00b0.
5
Transfer biscotti to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1/2-in. slices. Place cut side down on greased
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.
7
Bake for 7-10 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Currant Biscotti falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingerbread Currant Biscotti

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