Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
Golden and lightly crisped, these twice-baked cranberry pistachio biscotti are perfect for Christmas.
Servings 6
Calories 560kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cups sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and then cooled
- 1 ½ teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1 cup pistachios coarse chopped and toasted
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Position rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Line a rimless baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- By mixer, in a large bowl, combine the eggs and sugar. Beat on medium speed until light in color and thick, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in melted butter, orange zest, vanilla and almond extract on low speed until blended.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix until well incorporated. Using a wooden spoon, stir in pistachios and cranberries. The dough will be soft and sticky.
- Scoop half of the dough onto ½ of the prepared baking sheet and form it into a log 10 inches long. Repeat with the remaining dough, and space the logs about 3 inches apart. Press the logs gently to make them 3 inches wide. With damp fingertips, gently smooth the surface of the logs.
- Bake the logs until they are crisp and golden on the outside. 20 - 25 minutes. The centers will be soft.
- Remove from oven and lower oven temperature to 300. Let the logs cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
- With a wide spatula, transfer the logs to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife cut the logs crosswise on a diagonal into slices ¾ inch thick. Arrange the slices cut side down and ½ inch apart on the baking sheet.
- Return to the oven and bake until cookies are crisp and brown on the outside, about 17 - 22 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. The interior of the cookies will become crisp as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 648IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3mg
