HOLIDAY BISCOTTI WITH CRANBERRIES AND PISTACHIOS

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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Bake     Christmas     Cranberry     Pistachio     Winter     Anise     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon whole aniseed
1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
3/4 cup shelled natural unsalted pistachios
6 ounces imported white chocolate, chopped

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.)

Alice Thely
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I've been making these biscotti for years and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Shahazad lovely marshal
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These biscotti are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Mavis Thembeni
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I still enjoyed these biscotti. The pistachios add a nice touch of flavor.


Aryan Chataut
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These biscotti are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.


Tony S
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I made these biscotti for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. I sold out in no time.


Anjuman Ara
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The biscotti were a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Dion Mazivisa
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and festive holiday treat.


Blessing Owoeye
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These biscotti are the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Uzair Ahmed Jamali
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I love the way the cranberries and pistachios add a pop of color and flavor to these biscotti.


Ssekitto Anorld
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The biscotti were a bit too hard for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Irfan Eyad
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I've never made biscotti before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the biscotti turned out great.


Niwagaba Nicholas
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These biscotti are the perfect holiday gift. They're festive and delicious.


I'm Disabled
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I thought the biscotti were a bit bland. I would add more spices next time.


Madhury Loniya
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The biscotti were easy to make and turned out perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Aphiwe Mvontyolo
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I made these biscotti for a holiday party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Ombahadur Pandey
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The biscotti were a little too dry for my taste, but the flavor was great.


Deeta Pardsi
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I've made these biscotti several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Sharjeel shehzada
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These biscotti turned out amazing! I love the combination of cranberries and pistachios.


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