Orange Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
22 biscotti
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Calories
116 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Snacks, Baked Goods, Brunch
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Cuisine
Italian
Orange Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
Description
This biscotti recipe mixes all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, pistachios, dried cranberries, and orange zest for a vibrant flavor combination. Wet ingredients of eggs, melted butter, and orange extract blend into the dry mix to form a pliable dough. After shaping the dough into two rectangular logs on a baking sheet, they bake until lightly golden, then cool slightly before slicing.
Cut slices are returned to the oven for a second bake that crisps the cookies and develops their crunchy texture typical of biscotti. The orange zest and extract add a fragrant citrus note that complements the tart cranberries and nutty pistachios. This biscotti is great for serving alongside hot drinks or as a snack.
For best results, use roasted and salted pistachios chopped into smaller pieces to distribute flavor and texture evenly. After the first bake, letting the logs cool for 5-10 minutes facilitates easier slicing. Baking the sliced cookies less time yields a softer texture if preferred. The biscotti also freeze well at either baking stage for convenient storage or later use.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup pistachios shelled and lightly chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- orange zest of large
- 1/2 tsp orange extract or almond extract
- 2 egg large
- 4 tablespoons butter salted or unsalted
- sugar optional, coarse sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in the microwave and allow it to cool while mixing the rest of the ingredients.
- Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, pistachios, dried cranberries and orange zest in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, the slightly cool melted butter and the orange extract.
- Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead a couple of times until the dough comes together. Divide dough into two logs.
- Transfer the logs to the prepared baking sheet and form into two rectangles of approximately 4-inches wide x 8-inches long and 1-inch thick. Allow some space between the two pieces so they can spread while baking. Sprinkle some of the sparkling sugar if using.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and lower the temperature to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Meanwhile, cool the dough for 5-8 minutes.
- Transfer baked dough pieces to a cutting board and with a sharp knife, cut into slices that are about 1-inch thick.
- Arrange the slices on the baking sheet cut-side down and return to the oven. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, flip to the other cut side, then bake for another 12-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely. Store in an airtight container or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Use roasted and lightly chopped pistachios to enhance flavor and texture.
- Allow baked logs to cool 5-10 minutes before slicing for easier handling.
- Bake sliced cookies for shorter time to achieve a slightly softer biscotti.
- Unbaked or baked biscotti freeze well, supporting meal prep and storage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 22biscotti
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 97IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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