Christmas Biscotti Recipe
Description:
These delightful Christmas Biscotti are a festive addition to any holiday table, boasting a vibrant red and green hue from the dried cranberries and pistachio nuts. Even for those who aren’t typically fans of biscotti, these crunchy treats are sure to win hearts with their burst of seasonal flavors. Whether you’re making them for a holiday gathering or as a special gift, these biscotti are bound to spread cheer!
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Christmas, < 4 Hours, Easy
- Aggregated Rating: 5 Stars (from 22 reviews)
- Calories: 64.4 per serving
- Fat Content: 3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 12.8mg
- Sodium Content: 26.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 8.4g
- Fiber Content: 0.5g
- Sugar Content: 3.4g
- Protein Content: 1.2g
- Yield: 48 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2/3 cup pistachio nuts
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). |
| 2 | Butter and flour a baking sheet. |
| 3 | In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. |
| 4 | Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and orange zest until well blended. |
| 5 | In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, cloves, and salt. |
| 6 | Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until well combined. |
| 7 | Stir in the dried cranberries and pistachio nuts until evenly distributed. |
| 8 | Divide the dough in half. |
| 9 | On the prepared baking sheet, shape each half of the dough into a log about 1/2 inch high, 1 1/2 inches wide, and 14 inches long. |
| 10 | Space the logs at least 2 inches apart. |
| 11 | Bake the logs for 25-30 minutes or until set and light brown. |
| 12 | Transfer the baked logs to a cutting board and let them cool for 6-8 minutes. |
| 13 | Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C). |
| 14 | Using a very sharp knife, cut the logs diagonally into slices about 3/8 inch thick. |
| 15 | Stand the slices upright on the baking sheet and return to the oven for 15 minutes to dry the cookies thoroughly. |
| 16 | Transfer the biscotti to wire racks to cool completely. |
| 17 | Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks. |
These Christmas Biscotti are perfect for gifting, sharing, or simply enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa or coffee during the festive season. The combination of tangy cranberries, crunchy pistachios, and aromatic spices will surely make them a holiday favorite! 🎄🍪
