I just read something that says there are 35 days until Christmas! Can you believe it? I’m going to continue focusing on Thanksgiving until next Friday, then it’s going to be all Christmas all the time around our house. It’s my absolute favorite holiday and I can’t wait!
For the first time ever I’ve already bought a couple of Christmas presents. I took advantage of the Erin Condren 50% off sale the other day and got my kids teachers some personalized desk pads. I thought that was a really great gift but wanted to add a little more.
I’ve decided these Deck the Halls Biscotti from the Bright Ideas website would be great to give as well… a little something delicious and homemade along with something personalized just for them!
There are a lot of other fun and festive recipes to choose from featuring the holiday M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies. Make sure to check out their recipe page for more fun gift ideas or holiday treats!
For now, sit down with a hot cup of coffee and check out this festive Deck the Halls Biscotti recipe below! Enjoy!
Deck the Halls Biscotti
Ingredients
- 3/4 cups DOVE® Brand Milk or Dark Chocolate
- 16 of your favorite biscotti
- ¾ cup M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies
- 2 baking sheets
- Reynolds® Parchment Paper
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until chocolate is 3/4 melted. Remove from water and continue stirring until all the chocolate has melted.
- Using a table knife, spread half the biscotti with the DOVE® Brand Milk or Dark Chocolate and set it on the baking sheet lined with Reynolds® Parchment Paper. Sprinkle with M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies and set aside until the chocolate hardens.
For a gift:
- • Wrap 2 to 4 biscotti in a piece of cellophane, and tie it closed with a piece of curling ribbon.
Holiday’s are better with M. Go to Brightideas.com for recipes using M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies Holiday Blend. Click. Create. Celebrate.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of MARS®. The opinions and text are all mine.
pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
These look so festive! I have not done one bit of shopping yet!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
I love this!! I’ve decided to do homemade gifts for our extended family this year and it clearly needs to be easy – lol. xo
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
So fun and festive! Biscotti is one of my favorite edibles to give, and I love how darn cute these are.
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
I love biscotti this time of year. My best friend from high school (who I have lost touch with in the last ten years) always gifted these during the holidays, so I can’t have a biscotti and not think of her! Love it!!
Karly says
Love these, Kristen! You can stick an m&m on just about anything and I’ll eat it!
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says
Whoa, only 35 days until Christmas….um, I think my heart stopped beating for a second. Biscotti is one of my favorite holiday cookies, and they make such a fun gift.
Cookbook Queen says
I am SO ready for Christmas!! Love this gorgeous biscotti 🙂
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says
I haven’t done a bit of shopping yet! Oy! When you said Christmas is 35 days away I had a mini freak out, buuut these will just calm me the crap down : )
Heather says
I love the idea of giving biscotti to teachers! We have a mother’s day out thingy that we go to and I’ve been trying to dream up cookie plates to take as a thank you – these are DEFINITELY on it!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
I have officially bought one gift. Everyone else who’s almost is making me feel guilty! Maybe I’ll have to whip up a batch of this biscotti to give out as presents! Looks amazing!
merry lu says
These will work for Thanksgiving, too, just substitute the fall colored M&Ms. I can’t wait to make some.
Urban Wife says
I would most certainly pick off all the m&ms. 😉
Amy @Very Culinary says
I picked Haley up the other day and she said it was the 63rd day of school. Already? How is that possible?? Before we know it, we’ll be talking about Superbowl food. Just want to stop time….I love this time of year <3
kim says
this is being added to my holiday baking list!
i’m giving away a kitchenaid mixer on my blog! i’d love it if you came by and said hi!:
http://lovintheoven.com/2013/11/dulce-de-leche-espresso-bean-cookies.html
patsy says
Totally adding these to my baking list this year! So fun!
Tieghan says
Christmas is my favorite holiday too! I am so exited and this biscotti is so festive. I love it! 🙂
Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says
So pretty and festive! Great gift idea! 🙂
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
I get so excited for the Christmas season too! I love the fun colors of the M&M’s on the chocolate. Gorgeous!!!
ashley - baker by nature says
These are SO adorable! And I’m so excited to make them for some special this holiday season. They’ll make a great gift!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
I have never in my life said no to a piece of biscotti and coffee. These are tempting!
Nicole Lindstrom | Simply Happenstance says
Oh my Kristen these look very festive! Yum!!!
Carla says
I’m always looking for new ideas to bake with M&Ms other than throwing into a cookie. Did you see the new gingerbread ones at Walmart? I may have to try this idea with them!