Dark Cocoa Fig and Walnut Apricot Orange Biscotti

Prep 20 min
Total 60 min
Servings

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Ingredients

1 stick (1/2 cup/125 mL) unsalted butter, softened

2 tbsp (30 mL) dark cocoa

1 egg

1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract

1 pouch (496 g) Betty Crocker™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix

1/4 cup (50 mL) all purpose flour

1 tsp (5 mL) each ground cinnamon, ginger

1 tsp (5 mL) ground cardamom or nutmeg

1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped dried figs

1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped dried apricots

1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped walnuts

Zest and juice of 1 orange

Steps

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Heat oven to 350°F (180°C).
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In large bowl, cream softened butter with cocoa powder, beating until light and fluffy and well combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
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Stir in Cookie Mix, flour, cinnamon, ginger and cardamom, mixing until well combined. Stir in figs, apricots, walnuts, orange zest and 2 tsp of orange juice.
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Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a log about 2-inches wide and 3/4-inch thick. Place log on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes while still on cookie sheet. Cut log diagonally into strips, about 3/4-inch wide. Place each piece on its’ side and bake again for 5 to 7 minutes.
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Allow to cool on wire rack and dust with icing sugar if desired.