HOLIDAY BISCOTTI

Holiday Biscotti image

A twice-baked Italian cookie, biscotti makes a wonderful "dunker." A pretty way to present a batch is on a seasonal plate arranged in a wagon-wheel fashion. -Libia Foglesong, San Bruno, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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. , 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 baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. , Cool for 5 minutes. Cut diagonally into 3/4-in. thick slices. Place slices, cut side down, on an ungreased baking sheet. 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.