PISTACHIO CRANBERRY BISCOTTI

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These biscotti taste great with a cup of coffee or even with a glass of sweet white wine for dessert. The lemon drizzle makes them seem indulgent. -Marta Perez-Stable of Westlake, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shelled pistachios
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 to 2 tablespoons fat-free milk

Steps:

  • Place cranberries in a small bowl; sprinkle with orange juice. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in pistachios and lemon peel. Drain cranberries; stir into dough., On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into thirds. On a baking sheet coated with cooking spray, shape each portion into a 12x2-in. rectangle. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes. , Transfer to a cutting board; with a serrated knife, cut each loaf into 20 slices. Place cut side down on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until firm, turning once. Remove to wire racks to cool., For icing, combine confectioners' sugar and lemon zest in a small bowl; stir in enough milk to achieve desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over biscotti. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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