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Holiday Biscotti

By: Libia Foglesong  
"A twice-baked Italian cookie, biscotti makes a wonderful 'dunker'. A pretty way to present a batch is on a Christmasy plate arranged in a wagon-wheel fashion."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 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, coarsley chopped
  • 2/3 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons grated orange peel

Directions

  1. In a mixing 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 peel. Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. 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 degrees F for 30-35 minutes.
  3. 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.
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Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2007 by MMEROLLA 
These are awesome. The orange flavor is not too intense, and the biscotti are not too sweet. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2008 by Jessica Dudley 
Georgeous!!!! Very tasty and beautiful presentation!!! I dipped the ends in white almond... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2007 by SUZZANNA 
Very good recipe. This was my first attempt at making biscotti and they came out great.... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2007 by TNT 
Thank you Libia for a great, great Biscotti Recipe. I have not made any in over 60 years, when... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by bricoleur 
Excellent recipe! I also had great success making it with variations of ingredients such as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2008 by Stasi 
"Delichhh" First time making and will make them every Christmas! makes a great gift too. MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2007 by lsfd311 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Easy, even for a first-timer! Lovely, crunchy (not crumbly!) MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by Katie 
This is the first time I've ever made biscotti and they are so good! I also used almonds... MORE

 
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