WHITE CHOCOLATE-CRANBERRY BISCOTTI

White Chocolate-Cranberry Biscotti image

The original version of this recipe was handed down from my great-aunt. Through the years, my mother and I have tried different flavor combinations...this is a favorite for all. -Brenda Keith, Talent, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup vanilla or white chips

Steps:

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 flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and vanilla chips. Divide dough into three portions. , On ungreased baking sheets, shape each portion into a 10-in. x 2-in. rectangle. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes. , Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.