Indulge in the perfect holiday treat with our delectable biscotti, a delightful combination of flavors and textures. These crispy, twice-baked cookies boast a medley of dried cranberries, providing a burst of tartness, and roasted pistachios, adding a nutty crunch. Our collection features three irresistible variations: the classic biscotti with dried cranberries and pistachios, a decadent chocolate-dipped version for chocolate enthusiasts, and a unique orange-scented biscotti for a refreshing twist. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, baking tips, and serving suggestions to ensure perfect results. Whether you're seeking a festive addition to your holiday gatherings, a thoughtful homemade gift, or a sweet treat to enjoy with loved ones, our holiday biscotti recipes are sure to delight your taste buds and spread holiday cheer.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HOLIDAY BISCOTTI
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl to blend. Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, butter, lemon zest, and salt in a large bowl to blend. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Add the flour mixture and beat just until blended. Stir in the pistachios and cranberries.
- Form the dough into a 13-inch long, 3-inch wide log on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until light golden, about 40 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.
- Place the log on the cutting board. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the log on a diagonal into 1/2 to 3/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the biscotti, cut side down, on the baking sheet. Bake the biscotti until they are pale golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer the biscotti to a rack and cool completely.
- Stir the chocolate in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until the chocolate melts. Dip half of the biscotti into the melted chocolate. Gently shake off the excess chocolate. Place the biscotti on the baking sheet for the chocolate to set. Sprinkle with the sugar crystals. Refrigerate until the chocolate is firm, about 35 minutes.
- The biscotti can be made ahead. Store them in an airtight container up to 4 days, or wrap them in foil and freeze in resealable plastic bags up to 3 weeks.
HOLIDAY BISCOTTI
A twice-baked Italian cookie, biscotti makes a wonderful "dunker." A pretty way to present a batch is on a seasonal plate arranged in a wagon-wheel fashion. -Libia Foglesong, San Bruno, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in extracts. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (dough will be sticky). Stir in cranberries, pistachios and orange zest. Chill for 30 minutes. , Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, shape each half into a loaf 1-1/2 to 2-in. diameter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. , Cool for 5 minutes. Cut diagonally into 3/4-in. thick slices. Place slices, cut side down, on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 9-10 minutes. Turn slices over. Bake 10 minutes more or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CRANBERRY AND PISTACHIO BISCOTTI
This tasty biscotti is studded with dried cranberries and crunchy pistachios. It's delicious with tea or coffee. -Diane Gruber, Sioux City, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended. Beat in eggs, then extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well (dough will be stiff). Stir in pistachios and cranberries., Divide dough in half. With floured hands, shape each half into a 12-in. x 2-in. rectangle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until set. , Place pan on wire rack. When cool enough to handle, transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CRANBERRY PISTACHIO BISCOTTI
The red and green make a great Christmas cookie. Have used other nuts instead of pistachios with success. If your pistachios are salted, omit the 1/4 teaspoon salt from the recipe.
Provided by Gerry Meyer
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pistachio Dessert Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix together oil and sugar until well blended. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts, then beat in the eggs. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually stir into egg mixture. Mix in cranberries and nuts by hand.
- Divide dough in half. Form two logs (12x2 inches) on a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Dough may be sticky; wet hands with cool water to handle dough more easily.
- Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until logs are light brown. Remove from oven, and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- Cut logs on diagonal into 3/4 inch thick slices. Lay on sides on parchment covered cookie sheet. Bake approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until dry; cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 55.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
CORNMEAL BISCOTTI WITH CRANBERRIES AND PISTACHIOS
Steps:
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment or a nonstick liner.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the granulated sugar and butter. Mix on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. With the motor running, add the 2 whole eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly after each addition.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the pistachios, cranberries, and orange zest, and mix on low speed until blended. Add the cornmeal and mix again to blend. Add the reserved flour mixture and mix on low speed just until the dough comes together in a ball, about 20 seconds.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a log about 12 inches long. Transfer to the baking sheet and press to flatten the log to a 1-inch thickness. Brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar.
- Bake until the log is just firm to the touch, about 50 minutes. Let cool for 20 minutes, then use a serrated knife to slice the log diagonally at 3/4-inch intervals. (The slices may look a little underdone at the center, which is okay.)
- Arrange the slices on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Carefully flip the biscotti over, return to the oven, and bake until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes longer. They will still be somewhat soft but will harden as they cool.
- Cool on a rack. Stored in an airtight container, these biscotti will keep for at least a week.
HOLIDAY BISCOTTI WITH CRANBERRIES AND PISTACHIOS
Make and share this Holiday Biscotti With Cranberries and Pistachios recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Skippy BW
Categories Dessert
Time 1h7m
Yield 3 1/2 dozen, 42 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F Line 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift first 3 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in large bowl to blend well. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Mix in lemon peel, vanilla, and aniseed. Beat in flour mixture just until blended. Stir in cranberries and pistachios (dough will be sticky). Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Gather dough together; divide in half. Roll each half into 15-inch-long log (about 1 1/4 inches wide). Carefully transfer logs to 1 prepared baking sheet, spacing 3 inches apart.
- Bake logs until almost firm to touch but still pale, about 28 minutes. Cool logs on baking sheet 10 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
- Carefully transfer logs still on parchment to cutting board. Using serrated knife and gentle sawing motion, cut logs crosswise into generous 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place slices, 1 cut side down, on remaining 2 prepared sheets. Bake until firm and pale golden, about 9 minutes per side. Transfer cookies to racks and cool.
- Line another baking sheet with waxed paper. Stir white chocolate in top of double boiler over barely simmering water just until smooth. Remove from over water. Dip 1 end of each cookie into melted chocolate, tilting pan if necessary; shake off excess chocolate. Place cookies on prepared sheet. Chill until chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes. (Can be made 5 days ahead. Store airtight between sheets of waxed paper at room temperature.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.2, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 15, Sodium 62.2, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 8.1, Protein 1.7
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor. Fresh cranberries and pistachios will give your biscotti the best flavor.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the biscotti tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before slicing and baking. This will help the biscotti hold their shape.
- Bake the biscotti until they are golden brown and crisp. This will ensure that they are cooked through and have a nice crunch.
- Let the biscotti cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and flavor.
Conclusion:
These holiday biscotti with cranberries and pistachios are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be stored for up to a week. So, bake up a batch of these biscotti and enjoy them with your family and friends this holiday season.
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