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Recipe for Biscotti Bites and Holiday Gift Idea

November 30, 2015 By Vicky Leave a Comment

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dunkin’ Donuts® . The opinions and text are all mine. This year I am trying to get my holiday shopping done early. I am usually a last minute type of person, but this year my goal is to eliminate some of that pre-holiday stress so I can enjoy the season more. I like to do a little something for the neighbors each year that usually involves some kind of homemade treat. In the past I have made candied nuts or freshly baked cookies. This year I decided to stick with the baking, but I added some coffee to the gift pack. This recipe for biscotti bites is simple to make and couples perfectly with a gift of coffee.

I tried this almond biscotti recipe and it was easy and delicious. My family could not stop eating them! I will be making some more to give to family and friends.

Biscotti and Coffee Gift Idea - this is such a simple and thoughtful gift to give to family and friends. #DunkinToTheRescue

One of my neighbors in particular is a big Dunkin’ Donuts® coffee lover so I knew I wanted to incorporate some into her holiday gift. I headed to Walmart to pick up some Dunkin’ Donuts® products and ingredients to make Biscotti. Since my neighbor only drinks decaf, I was thrilled see Dunkin’ Decaf® K-Cup Packs® among the many seasonal flavors of Dunkin’ Donuts® coffee available. Walmart has a variety of flavors, roasts and seasonal Dunkin’ Donuts® items so I picked up a few varieties for myself as well. You can never have enough Dunkin’ Donuts® coffee on hand, especially during the holiday season when friends and family visit. #DunkinToTheRescue You can get $1.00 off via Ibotta on Dunkin’ Donuts® Coffee exclusively at Walmart.

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When I got home, I set to work on my biscotti recipe. If you are not familiar with biscotti, they are a dry, crunchy biscuit that is twice baked and often dipped in coffee. Traditional biscotti recipes are made with almonds but feel free to omit them if you have an allergy or are just not into almonds.

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I chose to make biscotti bites which are just smaller biscotti. When looking for a container to use my for Dunkin’ Donuts® Coffee and biscotti gift, I was having a hard time finding one to fit full sized biscotti, so I went with a smaller version. If you wish to have longer biscotti, just roll out the dough a little more on the sides so that each loaf is wider.

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After the initial baking of the biscotti they get cut and then baked again on each side. That is what gives them their crunch!

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You can see how beautifually golden brown they are after their second baking. This is a very verstile recipe and you can easily tweak this basic biscotti recipe by adding raisins, cranberries, other nuts, or dipping in melted chocolate.

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These biscotti taste even better the day after they are made so feel free to make them in advance.

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Imagine the smile on your neighbor’s face when they open up their gift box and see these yummy biscotti and delicious Dunkin’ Donuts® Coffee!

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In addition to neighbors, this gift idea is perfect for teachers, the mailman, the gardener and all those people who help make life a little easier!

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Almond Biscotti Bites

These almond biscotti go perfectly with a cup of coffee.

Course Snack
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 516 kcal
Author Vicky

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 3 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup slivered almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl combine oil, sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until thoroughly mixed..
  3. In a medium bowl combine flour and baking power.
  4. Pour into the large bowl with the wet mixture, add almonds, and combine until a sticky dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough into two equal loafs and pull each piece until it is the length of your cookie sheet and about 2 inches wide.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet. Remove from oven and slice into 1 inch slices.
  7. Arrange cut side down on cookie sheet and place back in oven and bake for an addition 5 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts
Almond Biscotti Bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 516 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 61mg20%
Sodium 30mg1%
Potassium 342mg10%
Carbohydrates 68g23%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 90IU2%
Calcium 129mg13%
Iron 3.4mg19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dunkin’ Donuts® . The opinions and text are all mine.

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