
Yields:
2 dz.
Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Sugar cookie biscotti are unbelievably easy to make and decorate, as long as you're stocked with sprinkles! They're also fantastic holiday gifts, and you can bake them ahead: Just toss them in an airtight container and they'll stay fresh for a week. Or you can freeze them for up to three months. Next time you have coffee with a friend, pull out a few and make it a party! Or find other great cookie ideas to round out your dessert tray.
How do you cut sugar cookie biscotti?
A serrated knife is best for cutting biscotti. Make sure to cut the loaves while they're still warm—about 15 minutes after they come out of the oven. Otherwise, they might crumble.
How do you make glaze for sugar cookie biscotti?
For the glaze, getting the right consistency is key. You want it just thin enough for dipping. Start with three tablespoons of milk then add more milk slowly, about a teaspoon at a time, until the glaze flows off the whisk and sits on the surface for a few seconds before sinking in. That’s the sweet spot for perfect dipping and drizzling!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups
all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp.
baking powder
- 1/2 cup
(1 stick) salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup
granulated sugar
- 3
large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 1/4 tsp.
vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup
rainbow sprinkles
Vegetable oil, for your hands
- 2 cups
powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp.
milk, plus more as necessary
Directions
- Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk together the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Step 2Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until creamy, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low and beat in 2 eggs, one at a time, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl. Increase the speed to medium and beat until well combined, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Step 3Reduce the mixer speed to low and beat in the flour mixture in 3 additions, beating until just combined. Fold in 6 tablespoons sprinkles with a wooden spoon.
- Step 4Divide the dough in half and place both halves on the prepared baking sheet. Using oiled hands, shape each piece into an 8-by-4½-inch rectangle (about ½ inch thick), leaving space between them. Lightly beat the remaining egg in a small bowl and brush it on the dough. Sprinkle the top of the dough with the remaining 2 tablespoons sprinkles.
- Step 5Bake until lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, but keep the oven on. Set the biscotti slabs aside until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and, using a large serrated knife, carefully slice crosswise into ½-inch-thick biscotti. Arrange the biscotti on the baking sheet with a cut side facing up.
- Step 6Bake the biscotti for 10 minutes, then flip the slices and continue baking until lightly golden and dry, about 10 more minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
- Step 7Meanwhile, for the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon vanilla in a medium bowl. Whisk in more milk as necessary, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the glaze is the right consistency for dipping. Dip the biscotti in the glaze or use a spoon to drizzle it over the cookies on the rack. Allow the glaze to set completely, at least 15 minutes.
Tip: Sugar cookie biscotti will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week and in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let the cookies thaw at room temperature for 1 hour before serving. If you only want to bake off one biscotti loaf, brush with egg wash and add sprinkles and keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let the frozen dough thaw in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
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