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Festive Cranberry And Date Biscotti Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible crunch of these twice-baked Italian biscotti! Perfect for holiday gifting or enjoying with your favorite beverage, these festive cookies are bursting with the flavors of cranberries, dates, and pistachios. Their delightful texture makes them ideal for dipping in dessert wine, coffee, or tea. Impress your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe – the perfect addition to your holiday baking!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 91.3 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Festive Cranberry And Date Biscotti

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How to Make Festive Cranberry And Date Biscotti

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 tablespoon orange zest, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  5. Gradually beat in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Stir in 1 cup dried cranberries, ½ cup chopped dates, and ½ cup chopped pistachios.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gather it together. Divide the dough in half.
  8. Roll each half into a 15-inch long log. Carefully transfer the logs to one prepared baking sheet, spacing them 3 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the logs are almost firm to the touch but still pale.
  10. Cool the logs on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
  11. Maintain oven temperature at 325°F (160°C). Carefully transfer the logs (still on parchment paper) to a cutting board.
  12. Using a serrated knife, cut the logs crosswise into ½-inch thick slices. Use a gentle sawing motion.
  13. Place the slices, cut-side down, onto the remaining 2 prepared baking sheets.
  14. Bake for 10-12 minutes per side, or until firm and pale golden brown.
  15. Transfer the biscotti to wire racks to cool completely.
  16. Melt 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth. Drizzle or dip the cooled biscotti in the melted chocolate.
  17. Let the chocolate set for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

10g

Carbs

3g

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