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Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

Crisp Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

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  • Author: Laura Kasavan
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 44 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 24 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

Studded with dried cranberries and roasted pistachios, these golden and lightly crisped cranberry pistachio biscotti are perfect for the holidays. Recipe makes 24 cookies.


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup roasted and salted pistachios, chopped
  • 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it foams, turns clear, and then turns a deep brown, about 6 minutes. Pour brown butter in a large mixing bowl and let cool to room temperature.
  2. Whisk in sugar and brandy; whisk in eggs one at a time until smooth. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until incorporated; fold in cranberries and pistachios. Cover dough and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide dough in half and use moistened hands to shape dough into 2 (10-by-4-inch) loaves on prepared baking sheets.
  4. Bake for 24 to 25 minutes, until pale golden. Carefully transfer loaves to a wire rack and cool for 15 minutes.
  5. Using a serrated knife, cut loaves into 1/2-inch slices. Place slices cut side down on baking sheet; bake 10 minutes. Turn slices over and bake for 10 minutes more or until golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
  6. Place chocolate in a double boiler or in a heat-proof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Slowly melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally until glossy and smooth. Transfer chocolate to a small piping bag and drizzle over biscotti; let set before serving.
  7. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.