Christmas Biscotti
Servings 20
Easy classic homemade biscotti that is perfect for Christmas or any time of year with a hot cup of coffee.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temp
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup shelled pistachios coarsely chopped
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries
- 12 oz. white chocolate
Instructions
- Whisk the flour and baking powder together in a bowl and set aside.
- Using a mixer, cream the sugar, butter, lemon zest and salt. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Add the flour mixture and beat just until blended. Stir in the pistachios and cranberries.
- Form the dough into a diagonal log on a cookie sheet. Bake the log for approx. 40 minutes in a 350˚ F oven until pale golden.
- Cool for 30 minutes, then cut vertical ½ inch slices with a serrated knife. Place the slices flat on a cookie sheet and bake another 15 minutes.
- Melt 12 oz. of good-quality white chocolate and dip one side of each cooled slice into the chocolate. Let dry, chocolate side up, on a cooling rack.
Nutrition
Serving: 1biscotti | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg