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Cranberry pistachio biscotti<\/strong> are crunchy, chewy, and so flavorful. These festive cookies are beautifully studded with cranberries and pistachios and have a lovely lemon flavor! They are the perfect accompaniment to your cup of tea or coffee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Making cranberry and pistachio biscotti is easy. The recipe is rather forgiving, something I learned while baking my\u00a0mocha gingerbread biscotti<\/a>\u00a0for the first time years ago.\u00a0All you gotta do is combine, shape, bake, cut, and bake again. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n


<\/strong>What Is Biscotti?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Biscotti are Italian biscuits. They take their name from the Latin word \u2018biscoctus.\u2019 When translated into English, it means twice-cooked, and that\u2019s what we do in the recipe. We\u00a0bake the dough two times, first as a log and then as sliced biscotti. This gives the cranberry pistachio biscotti a firm, crunchy texture and a long shelf life. Just like we did with my pumpkin cranberry crackers<\/a>.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crisp and crumbly, these pistachio biscotti have the perfect texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studded with tart red cranberries, and lovely green pistachios, the biscotti are wonderful for the Holiday season and any occasion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can easily double or halve the recipe to make as much as you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because they have a long shelf life, they are fabulous for gifting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cranberry pistachio biscotti recipe is so versatile. Use the same recipe to pack the biscotti with your preferred flavors: nuts of your choice, coffee, or even chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti Recipe Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Flour<\/strong>: All-purpose works best. But you can try 100% whole wheat or half-and-half <\/strong>of all-purpose and whole wheat flour. Adding a portion of almond flour, about 1\/4 cup, will give the biscotti a nutty flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eggs<\/strong> bind the biscotti dough and give the biscotti structure. You can substitute them with flax\u00a0eggs. I\u2019ve made cranberry biscotti with them before, and they\u2019re just as crispy and buttery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar<\/strong>: Granulated, cane or any sugar of your choice is great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vanilla extract:<\/strong> For rounding up the flavors. Store-bought or homemade vanilla extract<\/a> can be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lemon zest:\u00a0<\/strong>This recipe really shows what a little bit of lemon zest can do. It gives the cranberry pistachio biscotti an incredibly fantastic flavor! When you open the oven, the heady aroma will make your mouth water. So, I recommend not skipping the lemon zest. In its place, you can use\u00a0orange\u00a0zest.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biscotti Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vegan<\/strong>: Switch to plant-based butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cranberries: <\/strong>Dried figs, apricots,\u00a0or dried\u00a0cherries\u00a0are fantastic. (Have the time? Try cherry almond scones<\/a> too). Raisins are another\u00a0option, but for me, they do change the flavor profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pistachios: <\/strong>Almonds, cashews, or pecans\u00a0all make excellent nut substitutions. Use plenty if you love texture like me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chocolate<\/strong>: You can add white or dark chocolate chips to the dough. <\/strong>Please make sure it\u2019s good quality baking chocolate<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Make Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Step 1:<\/strong> Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2:<\/strong> Sift the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Add it to the creamed mixture to form a dough.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3:<\/strong> Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Add the cranberries and pistachios. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4:<\/strong> Make sure they are equally distributed through the dough. You\u2019ll have a soft, pliable dough. Then divide the dough into equal halves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 5:<\/strong> Shape each half into a log and flatten them slightly. Place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
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Step 6:<\/strong> Bake for 25 to 30 minutes till firm and golden.
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Step 7:<\/strong> Let the logs cool completely then cut into 1\/4 inch thick slices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 8:<\/strong> Bake for 12-15 minutes until crisp and golden. Cool completely before transferring in an air-tight container.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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