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

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….

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 🙂

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

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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!

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 🙂

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 🙂

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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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