HOLIDAY BISCOTTI

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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

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons grated orange zest

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.

Edie Owopetu
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I love these biscotti! They're the perfect treat to have with a cup of coffee or tea.


Mr Mukeep
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These biscotti were delicious! I made them for my holiday party and they were a big hit. They were the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy.


Nhial Hon
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These biscotti were a bit too crunchy for my taste, but they had a great flavor. I think I would bake them for a little less time next time.


Koralyn A
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I love these biscotti! They're the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make and always turn out great.


Amjid Khan Amjid Khan
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These biscotti were amazing! I made them for my family for Christmas and they were a huge hit. They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Saadi Tommy
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I made these biscotti for my coworkers and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


Njabulo Jali
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These biscotti were a little too dry for my taste, but they had a great flavor. I think I would add a little more butter or oil next time.


Lindo Chibi
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I was looking for a holiday biscotti recipe that was easy to make and delicious, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The biscotti were so easy to make and turned out so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Bruce Davis
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These biscotti were delicious! I made them for my family for Christmas and they loved them. They were the perfect addition to our holiday cookie platter.


Saif Saifur
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I've made biscotti many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The biscotti were so flavorful and had just the right amount of crunch. I will definitely be making these again for my holiday parties.


Ramesh Basnet
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These holiday biscotti were a hit at my Christmas party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I love the combination of flavors in this recipe, and the biscotti were the perfect crispy texture.


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