Holiday Biscotti

Name: Holiday Biscotti
Ingredients: 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

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

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.
2

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
3

. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes.
4

Cool for 5 minutes. Cut diagonally into 3/4-in. thick slices. Place slices, cut side down, on an ungreased
5

. 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.