CRANBERRY-WHITE CHOCOLATE BISCOTTI

Cranberry-White Chocolate Biscotti image

White chocolate, macadamia nuts and dried cranberries flavor every bite of these crisp cookies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in the white chocolate, cranberries, nuts and lemon zest., On a floured surface, divide dough in half. On a greased baking sheet, shape each portion into a 12x2-1/2-in. rectangle. Bake at 350° for 24-28 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes. , Transfer to a cutting board; cut with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on greased baking sheets. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until firm and lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.