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Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
These Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti are perfect for holiday baking. They’re sweet, lightly crunchy, and packed with buttery pistachios and tart red cranberries.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
12
biscotti
Calories:
501 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American, Canadian
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup butter unsalted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup pistachio shelled and chopped
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips melted (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and mix.
- Then add the vanilla and mix again.
- Add the flour mixture in 2-3 separate ingredients.
- Mix well after each addition.
- Gently fold in the pistachios and cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Divide the dough into 2 equal portions, then shape each into a long skinny loaf that runs about the length of the baking sheet. (See the pictures for help!)
- Place the two loaves on the parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the loaves have puffed up and are golden brown along the bottom edge.
- Allow the biscotti loaves to cool for at least 20 minutes, until they can be safely handled.
- Use a serrated knife to slice the loaves into roughly 1” strips.
- Spread the biscotti slices out on the baking sheet. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until desired level of done-ness is reached, flipping halfway through.
- (Optional chocolate dip/drizzle) Allow the biscotti cookies to cool completely before adding chocolate. Place the chocolate chips in a small, microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring each time, until chocolate is melted. Dip the end of the cooled biscotti cookies into the chocolate, or drizzle the chocolate over the cookies. Allow to cool before handling.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
501kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
320mg
(13%)
Potassium
226mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin A
453IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 biscotti
Amount Per Serving
Calories 501
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 501kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 453IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.