Description
This Gingerbread Biscotti recipe delivers a crisp, warmly spiced cookie made with cinnamon, ginger, and molasses. Perfect for dipping in coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, these twice-baked treats capture the essence of the holidays and make wonderful homemade gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
- 1–2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, and black pepper. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and molasses until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture to form a stiff dough.
- Divide dough in half and shape each half into a 12-inch by 2-inch slightly flattened log on the prepared sheet. Dust the tops with confectioners’ sugar.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the logs are slightly firm to the touch. Let cool for 5–10 minutes.
- Transfer logs to a cutting board and slice diagonally into 3/4-inch pieces.
- Place slices cut side down on the baking sheet and bake for another 10 minutes, or until crisp.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Store biscotti in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to one month.
- For extra flavor, dip one end in melted white or dark chocolate.
- Ensure slices are uniform for even baking.
- Do not overmix the dough to maintain the right texture.
- Perfect for gifting during the holidays with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotti
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Biscotti, holiday cookies, spiced biscotti, gingerbread recipe, biscotti with molasses, Christmas cookie recipe