Save Crisp, twice-baked Italian cookies packed with tart dried cranberries, crunchy pistachios, and sweet white chocolate, perfect for dipping in coffee or gifting. No dough chilling required for this easy recipe.
This is one of my favorite holiday treats to bake and share with friends and family.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients: 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients: 2/3 cup (135 g) granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Add-ins: 3/4 cup (100 g) shelled pistachios roughly chopped, 3/4 cup (90 g) dried cranberries, 3/4 cup (130 g) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate divided
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 3:
- In a large bowl, whisk sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Step 4:
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture stir until just combined (do not overmix).
- Step 5:
- Fold in pistachios, cranberries, and half of the white chocolate.
- Step 6:
- Divide dough in half. On prepared baking sheet, shape each half into a log about 12 inches long and 2.5 inches wide. Flatten tops slightly.
- Step 7:
- Bake for 25 28 minutes until logs are golden and firm. Remove from oven let cool 10 minutes.
- Step 8:
- Using a serrated knife, slice logs diagonally into 3/4-inch thick pieces.
- Step 9:
- Arrange slices cut-side down on the baking sheet. Bake for 8 10 minutes flip then bake another 6 8 minutes until crisp and lightly golden.
- Step 10:
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 11:
- Melt remaining white chocolate and drizzle over cooled biscotti. Let set before serving.
Save We enjoy this biscotti with family coffee mornings during the holidays.
Notes
For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon orange zest to the dough.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, spatula, large baking sheet, parchment paper, serrated knife, wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten), eggs, dairy (butter, white chocolate), tree nuts (pistachios). White chocolate may contain soy lecithin double-check product labels if sensitive.
Save This biscotti recipe is the perfect balance of crunchy and sweet and pairs wonderfully with your favorite coffee drink.
Recipe Guide
- → What gives biscotti its signature crunch?
The twice-baking process dries out the cookies thoroughly, creating a crisp and crunchy texture perfect for dipping.
- → Can pistachios be substituted?
Yes, almonds or hazelnuts can be used instead of pistachios for a different nutty flavor and texture.
- → Is chilling the dough necessary?
This biscotti dough does not require chilling, which speeds up preparation and maintains a tender crumb.
- → How to store biscotti to keep it fresh?
Store biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks to preserve its crispness.
- → What enhances the biscotti's flavor?
Adding orange zest to the dough brightens the flavor, complementing the nuts and dried fruit beautifully.