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Holiday Almond Biscotti and Lagrima Giveaway

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A couple of weeks ago I went to a local Foodie Blogger event that was hosted by Lagrima Vanilla Company.

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I was SO impressed with this vanilla- it even has vanilla beans right in each bottle!  I LOVE that it’s pure and made with care.  Oh and I can’t forget fabulous tasting too!

This is a photo of the owner, Neil, who baked and ate and hung out with us.  He’s such a genuine and nice guy and excited to be sharing he and his wife’s passion for this product….

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Neil shared his family’s recipe for Almond Biscotti– when I got home I added the holiday flair AND let me tell you, the whole combination will just knock your socks right off 🙂

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Holiday Almond Biscotti is perfect with your coffee or tea or even hot chocolate.  (okay, all by themselves too!)

Yield: 12

Holiday Almond Biscotti and Lagrima Giveaway

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 C sugar
  • 1/2 C butter, melted
  • 2 tsp pure almond extract
  • 1 tsp pure Lagrima Vanilla
  • 1 C toasted almonds, coarse chopped
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 3/4 C flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 C white chocolate chips, melted
  • 1/2 C crushed mini candy canes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cream together sugar, butter, extracts in a large bowl.
  3. Mix in the almonds and eggs.
  4. Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
  6. With hands moistened with water, divide dough into 2 loaves. (will be sticky)
  7. Place on parchment lined half sheet pan.
  8. Shape into 4 inches wide and 8 inches long loaves (approx).
  9. Bake 30 minutes, or until golden.
  10. Cool on wire rack 15 minutes.
  11. Cut into 3/4 inch slices.
  12. Place cut side down on baking sheet.
  13. Bake additional 20 minutes.
  14. Cool completely.
  15. Dip in melted white chocolate place on parchment paper, sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
  16. Cool until set and enjoy!
© Ruthie
Category: Dessert

 

Here’s a photo of our Biscotti group… actually, Krista did most of the mixing while the rest of talked-  I helped out a little by shaping the loaves 🙂

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I love these ladies!  I’m sure you know them… Rachael from La Fugi Mama , Barbara from Barbara Bakes ,  Krista from Budget Gourmet Mom,  Jen from Bakerette, and of course ME 🙂

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Here’s the exciting part!!

Lagrima is hosting a fabulous giveaway for you to have the chance to win a bottle of this amazing vanilla.  AND even more cool is they’re giving you another bottle to give to a friend!  SO AWESOME.

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a Rafflecopter giveaway

Make sure to get yourselves entered to win some Lagrima or go ahead and get some ordered for your Holiday Baking!

Happy Thursday and Happy Baking!

xoxo~ Ruthie

 
Thanks for checking out my Holiday Almond Biscotti and Lagrima Giveaway post. Check out my full collection of Breakfast articles, and get more Breakfast recipes by Ashton Swank, Ashley Johnston, Mariah Leeson, Tammy Mitchell and Tauni Everett.
 

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Comments

  4. Heather B says

    I make pumpkin cookies with vanilla bean glaze for Thanksgiving. For Christmas I make Peppermint Crunch cookies with vanilla bean glaze.

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  10. Neil says

    5 stars
    Hi Robin,
    It was so great meeting and cooking with you at this event two weeks ago. Thanks for also snapping a great photo – I was super nervous and probably looked it.

    We are so happy to support this giveaway and appreciate the kind words about Lágrima. Thanks for everything and for supporting our artisan business.

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    • Ruthie says

      I love my grandma’s recipes too.. they mean so much! Thank you for sharing and I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🙂 xoxo~ Ruthie

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    • Ruthie says

      Thank you so much! The vanilla is the fabulous part of them… it makes all the difference in the world. I hope you got entered to win some! xoxo~ Ruthie

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  38. Kathy M says

    5 stars
    This biscotti recipe has become my goto recipe. It is fantastic with or without the chocolate. Everyone loves it and requests it. The biggest compliment. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

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    • Ruthie says

      Hi Kathy! I’m so glad you love it… they are delicious and pretty simple too! Thank you for the kind comment and for keeping up with my cooking adventures 🙂 xoxo~ Ruthie

      Reply

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