PISTACHIO CRANBERRY BISCOTTI

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Mmmm, biscotti. Pistachios and Cranberries are pretty....add the icing and they are a lovely treat. This recipe comes from Light and Tasty

Provided by MsBindy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup pistachios, shelled
4 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
1 -2 tablespoon nonfat milk

Steps:

  • Place cranberries in a bowl and sprinkle with the orange juice.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each.
  • Beat in the vanilla.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually mixing in to the creamed mixture.
  • Stir in the pistachios and lemon peel.
  • Drain the cranberries and stir in to the dough.
  • On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into thirds.
  • Shape each piece in to a 12 inch by 2 inch log.
  • Place on a baking sheet covered with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
  • Cool for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a cutting board, and cut each log into about 20 slices with a serrated knife (cut at an angle).
  • Place the cut side down on baking sheet coated with cooking spray and bake for 12-15 minutes turning once.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • For the icing, combine the confectioners' sugar and lemon peel in a small bowl. Stir in just enough milk until achieving a drizzling consistency.
  • Drizzle over biscotti, and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.2, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 41.4, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 1.1

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