A Christmas tree for munching and dunking. (recipe) (Special Issue: Best of the Holidays)

From: Sunset | Date: January 1, 1992 | Copyright information

Constructed from baked biscotti dough frosted with marmalade icing, this cookie tree is an edible centerpiece. Put it out for a party and let guests munch their way down, lifting it apart branch by branch. The cookies make good dunkers for coffee.

Tiered Biscotti Tree

1 1/2 cups slivered almonds 3/4 cup (3/8 lb.) butter or margarine, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla About 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 4 1...

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