Clarion County Recipe of the Day: Butter Brickle Biscotti

J.C. Taggart

J.C. Taggart

Published May 3, 2018 4:01 am
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Serve this flavorful treat with coffee or tea!

Butter Brickle Biscotti

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 — 8 oz. package milk chocolate English toffee bits

Directions

~In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in toffee bits.

~Divide dough in half. On a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, shape each portion into a 10-in. x 2-1/2-in. rectangle. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

~Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes (or until golden brown). Cool for 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1/2-in. slices.

~Place slices cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 20 to 24 minutes (or until golden brown), turning once.

~Remove to wire racks to cool.

~Store in an airtight container.

~Makes about 2-1/2 dozen.

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