This page requires that scripting be enabled in your browser to function properly. If you need help enabling scripting, please vist our
technical FAQ page.

- - Old-Fashioned Pancakes See how to make classic diner-style pancakes. »
- - Top Grilling Recipes The best of burgers, chicken, and grilled sides. »
- - Grilling for Grads Easy recipes for graduation party success. »
- - Menu Planner A year's worth of menus costs less than one take-out dinner. »

1 of

ADVERTISE WITH US

Posted:

| View All »

left

1 of 15

right

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."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (30)

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
50 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

Servings (Help)

US Metric Calculate

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

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.
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.
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.