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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake for 24 to 25 minutes, until pale golden. Carefully transfer loaves to a wire rack and cool for 15 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container.