If you’re not ready to give up gingerbread yet, then you’re in luck! This is the best Orange Gingerbread Biscotti Cookie recipe infused with all the warm flavors of gingerbread and a little kick from the orange! This recipe is even easier to make than you think and perfect for dipping into hot chocolate!
Why You’ll Love…
If you’ve never had biscotti before, they are a traditional Italian twice-baked cookie! They’re the perfect cookie recipe to make around the holiday season because they last forever since they’re such a crunchy cookie, you don’t have to worry about them drying out! You’ll love the combination of a gingerbread cookie and the classic crunch of the biscotti cookies! It’s an easy recipe that will make your house feel just like a cozy coffee shop!
Substitutions and Additions:
These festive cookies are delicious all on their own, but I have a few ways to spice them up!
Types of Chocolate: From dark chocolate to white chocolate, you can really add whatever you like! I like to drizzle the chocolate over the top of the biscotti so that it melts perfectly in whatever warm drink you’re enjoying with them!
Seasonings: You can add a bunch of different spices to these cookies to change up the flavor, from cinnamon, to cardamom, or even adding in some tea leaves would be delicious!
If you’re looking for another easy biscotti recipe, try out my Pumpkin Hazelnut Biscotti here!
Equipment Needed:
Hand Mixer – I like to use an electric mixer to make sure everything gets mixed together evenly! You can use a hand mixer or pop everything into the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment! Just make sure to wipe down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula so you don’t miss any flour!
Parchment Paper – I like to use parchment paper on my baking sheet so these cookies don’t stick to the pan after baking!
Mixing Bowl – I use a large bowl to mix the ingredients so I can make sure everything gets incorporated evenly!
Large Cookie Sheet – Because these cookies have to go for a second bake after they’re sliced, I like to use a large cookie sheet so I have plenty of room to bake them out!
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Ingredient List:
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Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1. In a medium bowl, mix together butter, orange zest, and brown sugar. Then add in molasses, vanilla extract and eggs.
Step 2. After all the wet ingredients are mixed together, add in the dry ingredients.
Step 3: Shape into a wide log and bake for the first time on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
Step 4. Then cut into slices for the final bake using a sharp serrated knife, flipping halfway through to get the perfect crisp cookie!
Storage Instructions:
Store these cookies in an airtight container for about 3-4 days at room temperature!
Helpful Tips and Tricks
You can shape these into two different sized! You can either do one big log, or make the cutest little biscotti by shaping them into two smaller logs! Just know the size of the biscotti will affect the baking time!
If the dough is a bit sticky, you can use some water on your hands to help shape the dough!
This Gingerbread Biscotti recipe is the perfect treat to make on a chilly winter morning! It’s the perfect thing to serve with your morning coffee or even afternoon tea! The orange flavor pairs perfectly with the warm spices of the gingerbread! And who would I be if I didn’t find a way to use white chocolate chips in a recipe!?!
Cheers!
-Holly Michelle
Best Orange Gingerbread Biscotti Cookie Recipe
Equipment
- Hand Mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Butter room temperature
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Orange Zest
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Eggs
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1 cup White Chocolate melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a bowl, combine butter, orange zest, and brown sugar. Mix until combined.4 tablespoons Butter room temperature, 3/4 cup Brown Sugar, 2 teaspoons Orange Zest
- Then add in eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract.2 tablespoons Molasses, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 2 Eggs
- Once the wet ingredients have been fully mixed together, add in flour, pumpkin spice, ginger and baking powder. Stir everything together.2 cups Flour, 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice, 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- Shape into two logs about 3 inches wide. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
- When the 25 minutes is up, cut into thick 1 inch slices, and lay flat. Bake for another 15 minutes, flipping them halfway.
- After they have cooled, drizzle on melted white chocolate.1 cup White Chocolate
- Serve and enjoy!
