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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
15 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 unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup pistachios shelled and chopped
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips melted (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and mix.
  4. Then add the vanilla and mix again.
  5. Add the flour mixture in 2-3 separate ingredients.
  6. Mix well after each addition.
  7. Gently fold in the pistachios and cranberries until evenly distributed.
  8. 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!)
  9. 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.
  10. Allow the biscotti loaves to cool for at least 20 minutes, until they can be safely handled.
  11. Use a serrated knife to slice the loaves into roughly 1” strips.
  12. 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.
  13. (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.

Nutrition Information

Calories 501kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 320mg (13%) Potassium 226mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 453IU (9%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 92mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12biscotti

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.