How to Make Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Biscotti are a classic Italian cookie known for their dry, crunchy texture and sweet, nutty flavor. Traditionally, biscotti are made with almonds, but this recipe puts a festive spin on the beloved cookie by incorporating tangy cranberries and rich pistachios.

Perfect for the holiday season, Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti are the ideal treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. Their vibrant red and green colors also make them a delightful addition to any Christmas cookie spread.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup light olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups pistachio nuts
  • ½ cup dried cranberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix sugar and oil together in a large bowl until well blended. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts, then beat in eggs. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually stir into egg mixture until combined. Fold in pistachios and cranberries by hand.
  • Divide dough in half. Form each piece into a 12x2-inch log on the prepared cookie sheet. Dough may be sticky; wet hands with cool water to handle dough more easily.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until logs are light brown, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • Cut logs on the diagonal into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Lay cookies cut-side down on the cookie sheet.
  • Bake cookies until dry, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    92 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 55mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 66mg