Christmas Biscotti

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:15:26 GMT

Step 1

Place cranberries in a cup and add just enough boiling water to cover. Let stand for several minutes.

Step 2

Place oven rack in center of oven, preheat to 350 degrees.

Step 3

Line baking sheet with foil and butter the foil.

Step 4

In a large bowl, place flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. In a small bowl whisk together the honey, oil, whole egg, egg yolk, orange peel and almond extract to blend.

Step 5

Add to dry ingredients and stir just until the dough begins to hold together. If the dough seems to be dry and even firm, let stand 10 minutes or so to soften.

Step 6

Turn dough out onto lightly floured

Step 7

surface. Add pistachios and well drained cranberries. Knead to work these into the dough evenly. Divide dough in half. Roll eachhalf into a 12 inch long, 2 inch wide log.

Step 8

Place logs on prepared baking sheet, about 4 inches apart. Bake until firm to touch and dark brown, about 40 minutes.

Step 9

Don't panic if the logs crack, because they often do.

Step 10

Cool logs on sheet on a rack for 15 minutes. Transfer to work surface. Using a serrated knife, cut the logs into 1/2 inch slices. Place cut side down on same baking sheet and bake until light brown and dry, about 12 minutes.

Step 11

Cool on sheet on rack again. Store airtight.

Step 12

To garnish, drizzle a little melted white chocolate on one side.

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