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Tiered Biscotti Tree

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Submitted by wmont

YIELD

1 tree

PREP

1 hrs

COOK

1 hrs

READY

10 hrs

Ingredients

1 ½ 355
CUPS ML ALMONDS
slivered *
¾ 177
CUP ML BUTTER
or margarine, at room temperature
1 237
CUP ML SUGAR
1 15
TABLESPOON ML ORANGE ZEST
grated
4 4
LARGE LARGE EGGS
1 5
TEASPOON ML VANILLA EXTRACT
4 ½ 1.1
4 ½ 23
TEASPOONS ML BAKING POWDER
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML SALT
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML CINNAMON
ground
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML CLOVES
ground
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML CORIANDER
ground
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML CINNAMON
ground
Marmalade icing
¾ 177
1 453.6
POUND G SUGAR
powdered
1 15
TABLESPOON ML LIQUEUR
or orange juice, grand marnier or cointreau, orange flavor

Directions

Constructed from baked biscotti dough, the cookie tree is an edible centerpiece.

Place almonds in a 8 to 9 inch pan.

Bake in a 350℉ (180℃) oven, shaking often, until golden, about 15 minutes; cool.

In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and orange peel until fluffy.

Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla.

Combine 4½ cups flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, nutmeg and nuts; add to butter mixture and stir to blend thoroughly.

Divide dough into 3 equal pieces.

On a well-floured board, pat each piece into an evenly thick triangle that measures 9 inches across base, 2 inches across top and 12 inches on each side.

Make edges neat by pressing with a ruler.

Carefully transfer each triangle with wide spatulas to an oiled 12×15 inch baking sheet.

Bake in a 350℉ (180℃) oven for 15 minutes; triangles can wait for oven space.

Remove from oven; cut crosswise (NOT diagonally) into slices exactly 5/8 inch wide, using a long knife.

Tip slices onto a cut side.

Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes; turn cookies over once while baking.

Cool on reacks. If made ahead, package airtight up until next day or freeze.

To build the tree, pipe (using a ¼ inch tip) or spread a little frosting on 1 side of each of the longest cookies.

Lay icing-side down on a flat platter, tips touching, to form a triangle.

Pip or spread icing down center of each cookie on plate.

Stack the 3 next-longest cookies on the first, inverting position of the triangle (looking down from the top, it will look like a Star of David).

Build tree, using the next-smallest cookie trio for each level and cementing with icing.

If you like, pipe icing to drip over the edge of the cookies.

Decorate top with holly.

Let guests lift off cookies to eat.

If made ahead or to protect from dust, seal in plastic wrap; cookies stay fresh up to 4 days, depending on moisture in air.

Kept longer, they hold their shape but get stale.

Icing: Smoothly mix together ¾ cp orange marmalade, 1 box (1 lb) or 4 cups sifted powder and 1 Tablespoon orange-flavor liqueur or orange juice.

If icing thickens as you work, stir in a little more orange juice.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 469g (16.5 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 1694 22% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g 64%
Saturated Fat 24g 121%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 306mg 102%
Sodium 654mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 105g 105%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Sugars g
Protein 43g
Vitamin A 28% Vitamin C 9%
Calcium 19% Iron 44%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
 

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