How to Make Marietta's White Chocolate Macadamia Biscotti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Biscotti is a classic Italian treat that has become a favorite around the world. The name "biscotti" comes from the Latin word "biscoctus," which means "twice-cooked." This refers to the method of baking the dough twice to achieve its characteristic crunchy texture. Biscotti are typically flavored with nuts, seeds, or dried fruits and can be enjoyed with coffee, tea, or on their own.

This recipe for Marietta's White Chocolate Macadamia Biscotti puts a delicious twist on the traditiona...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup amaretto liqueur
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ⅓ cups chopped macadamia nuts
  • 1 ⅓ cups white chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 33 mins
  • Additional Time: 7 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 56
  • Yield: 112 cookies

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla and amaretto. In a separate bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture. Fold in nuts and white chocolate chips.
  • Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Place each 1/4 of dough on cookie sheet and form into logs about 14 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide.
  • Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until very lightly brown. Cool and cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices. Arrange slices on baking sheet and continue baking 8 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Nutrition

    139 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 73mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 28mg