Holiday Biscotti
Celebrate the season with these festive Holiday Biscotti, the perfect combination of crunchy, sweet, and zesty. Packed with dried cranberries, vibrant orange zest, and crunchy pistachios, this recipe brings a delightful balance of flavors that's ideal for holiday gatherings or gifting. The biscotti are twice-baked for that signature crisp texture, making them perfect for dipping into coffee, tea, or hot cocoa on chilly winter days. For an extra touch of indulgence, drizzle each piece with melted white chocolate for a beautifully festive finish. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and with a long shelf life, these biscotti are an effortless way to bring holiday cheer straight to your kitchen. Perfect for Christmas cookie platters or cozy evenings by the fire, these Holiday Biscotti are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup white chocolate, melted (optional for drizzling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough begins to form. Add the dried cranberries and chopped pistachios, and mix until evenly distributed.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and divide it in half. Shape each portion into a log about 10 inches long and 2 inches wide. Place the logs onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them to allow for spreading during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the logs are lightly golden and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the logs diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange the slices cut-side down on the baking sheet.
Return the slices to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes on one side. Flip the biscotti and bake for an additional 10–12 minutes on the other side, or until crisp and dry.
Allow the biscotti to cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, drizzle with melted white chocolate for a festive touch.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3333 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.3 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.8 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 536 mg | 179% | |
| Sodium | 1294 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 486.9 g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 268.6 g | ||
| Protein | 58.8 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1533 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
