Description
Crispy, twice-baked Italian cookies studded with tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios. These cranberry pistachio biscotti are perfect for dipping in coffee or tea and make a beautiful homemade gift!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract; beat until dough forms.
- Stir in dried cranberries and pistachios.
- Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a log about 12 inches long and 2 inches wide. Flatten slightly.
- Place logs on prepared baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until firm and lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
- Transfer logs to a cutting board. Slice diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Place slices cut side down on baking sheet and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract or orange zest to the dough.
- Use a serrated knife to slice biscotti cleanly without crumbling.
- Customize with other nuts (almonds, pecans) or dried fruits (cherries, apricots).
- Store biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40–45 mins (total for two bakings)
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: Baking (twice-baked)
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotti
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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