I grew up eating my grandmother's biscotti so I was looking forward to making this particular cookie. As a kid I usually passed them up for something more chocolatey, but as I got older I enjoyed indulging in these at the holidays. A bakery near me, owned by generations of an Italian family, makes one of the best almond biscotti I've had, so I am always looking for a recipe that will come close.
I made a couple changes in the spirit of fall, and added 1 teaspoon of cinnamon into the dough and also mixed in pumpkin pie spice to the melted white chocolate which added little warm flecks. I figured the white chocolate would get my son to try the cookies. No such luck! While I loved the flavor of the cinnamon-y biscotti, the cornmeal added to this particular recipe just didn't work for me. I felt like I needed to chew constantly just to get past those little bits! On the other hand my husband thought they were delicious and the cornmeal didn't seem to bother him at all. These biscotti just were not what I was looking for and I think I will just stick to my usual recipe from my grandmother and maybe play around from there. But they definitely did not go to waste with hubby around!
A big Thank You to Lisa of Jersey Girl Cooks for this adorable award!
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I hope you'll share your Grandma's recipe! I'd love to try it.
oh well - at least they'll be eaten by your husband! how nice to have your grandmother's recipe, that's always so special.
You biscotti looky yummy. How would you compare Dorie's recipe with your Grandmother's? I love biscottie dipped in white chocloate!
I love making biscotti but haven't tried this one from Dorie yet. It looks really really good!
Bridgett, they look so good, and love the white chocolate!
I'm sorry these weren't your favorite, but the pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon and white chocolate are such good ideas...and nothing could (or should) be better than your grandmother's recipe. Bridget, by the way, I meant to tell you that I thought your pork tenderloin and fig recipe sounded fantastic...and I just got an email from Stonewall Kitchen featuring more fig products and fig recipes. I thought you might like to check it out (www.stonewallkitchen.com). I made a stop at their store in Maine last summer...that was such a treat. I love their products.
I love your idea of dipping them in white chocolate. Ya I think there are just to many other cookies out that I would rather bake..and Im sooo with you on the corn meal..it's like you have to say would you like a biscotti and a toothpick..HA!
Audrey, Thank you so much for the link! I am off to check out their site.
I'm impressed by how perfectly smooth your biscotti appear to be in the picture. I love the idea of white chocolate. I guess chocolate of any color works, right?
Sorry that you didn't love these, Bridgett. They look beautiful, though! I love the pumpkin pie spice idea -- maybe you can find a way to make them without cornmeal? But hey, it sounds like you already have THE perfect biscotti recipe, so you should be well-set in the biscotti department (and I'll be eager to see your grandmother's recipe if you ever feel like sharing it!)
I do hope you will share your Grandma's recipe with us Bridgett :) I am sorry to hear you didn't like this recipe but some recipes we win some we lose, but have to say your biscotti looks lovely!
Rosie x
I like the touch of icing! Yummy!
The biscotti looks great but I am with you, I don't think I would like the cornmeal in it either. Congrats on your award.
Wow the pumpkin white chocolate combination sounds amazing!
Beautiful looking biscotti! I love the flavors you have going!
Absolute yum, I've always wanted to make this...now I have been inspired.
Ya know - I totally love all of your daring bakers - lol! This is great!
-DTW
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Nice looking biscotti. I like the white chocolate coating.
White chocolate with the pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon sounds fabulous!
sorry you didn't like the cornmeal, but the biscotti look great! I really enjoyed mine. :)
These sound so great - I'm sorry they weren't your faves, but I'm glad to know that you have a special recipe from your Grandmother that you love.
Your biscotti look amazingly delicious! I am wishing that we would have kept a few, but we sent them all off. I would love to see your Grandmother's recipe. I might even be brave enough to try it, now that I know biscotti is nothing to be afraid of.
I'm going to join the chorus pleading for a glimpse of grandma's biscotti perfection! Your biscotti look great, but I can understand how it would be hard to get used to such a different recipe when you've had the "best."
Nancy
I love the addition of cinnamon to your white chocolate!
But they look so pretty! I'm hoping for your grandmother's recipe then. Please, please :)
They wouldnt go to waste if I was around either!! They look lovely Bridge, I am sorry you didnt seem to rate them as highly but at least your hasband enjoyed them!
I would love to see your grandmother's recipe. This cookie brought back fond memories of my grandmother. Your biscotti looks beautiful!
i've said it before, and i'm sure i'll say it again--biscotti needs to be dipped in some chocolate. if it's not, i stubbornly refuse to eat it. :) the cinnamon is a touch after my own heart. :):)
Wonderful Bridgett. You were smart to add in the pumpkin spice to the melted white chocolate.
This is a good pairing with a hot latte (I know you love Illy coffee as do I).
i would have tried it especially with those white chocolate chips...they look delicious!!
I went out and bought some biscotti just the other day. I tend to be a fan of the chocolate varieties. Your look delicious, though!
I'm sorry you didn't like them. They did look good, though. I like the white chocolate dip.
I do have to say.... Even though they took a huge second to your G-Ma's recipe, they look scrumptious! Thanks for stopping by!! I will definitely visit your blog again! I Love it!!
ur biscottis look ah-mazing. and congratulations on the award!!
Well, they look beautiful! Glad your hubby ate them! I grew up eating a biscotti that was softer texture; I think my grandma called them biscotti sponge cookies. Have you ever heard of those? I haven't had them since I was a kid, but I loved the softer (but not soft) texture. YUM!.
I'm with you...the biscotti I've made with cornmeal just didn't knock my socks off. Sure looks pretty though!
Sorry the recipe didn't work as well as you thought, it's hard to compete with a grandmother's recipe isn't it? They still look fantastic, especially dipped in that chocolate!
I love biscotti and made my first ones a couple of years ago, it was Giada's recipe and they had pistachios and cranberries in them and they were delish!!
Glad you tried them! I love your idea of pumpkin pie spice in the chocolate - that sounds perfect! Great job with them!
Cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and white chocolate - WOW. Sounds delicious.
Another delicious one! Of course, what else can we expect from TWD!?
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