White Chocolate Pistachio And Cranberry Biscotti Recipes

WHITE CHOCOLATE DRIZZLED CRANBERRY PISTACHIO BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a mixing bowl and mix on low with the paddle attachment for 1 minute, until combined (if you're doing it by hand, just whisk to combine). Add the eggs and butter and mix on low until it is combined and clumps together. Mix in the orange zest, cranberries, and pistachios, just enough to distribute them.
• Scrape the dough out onto the parchment paper lined baking sheet and flatten it out into a big rectangle. I like to do mine about 4 inches tall and 16 inches across (keep in mind it will expand as it bakes), but make it whatever dimensions you like.
• Bake for 35 minutes until the edges start to brown slightly. Turn the oven down to 325F and take the biscotti out. Let the biscotti rectangle cool on the pan for 15 minutes, then slice them up with a serrated knife vertically into 1/2 inch thicknesses. Let the knife do the work for you, and use light pressure so the cookies don't break (and if your dough tears, let them cool for 5 more minutes).
• Place the biscotti slices back onto the baking sheet cut side up and bake for 30 minutes, until they are golden brown and crunchy. Let the cookies cool completely, then use a fork to flick melted white chocolate all over the biscotti. Enjoy!

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY PISTACHIO BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. (Always recommended for cookies.) Set aside.
• Whisk the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl until combined. Using a pastry cutter or 2 forks, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, and vanilla together. Pour into the flour/butter mixture and gently mix together until everything is just barely moistened. Fold in the pistachios and dried cranberries.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and with floured hands, knead lightly until the dough is soft and slightly sticky, about 8-10 times. If it's uncontrollably sticky, knead 1-2 more Tablespoon(s) of flour into the dough. Divide the dough in two and place each half onto a baking sheet. Shape each half into an 8-9 inch long roll, patting down until each is about 1/2 inch thick. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the top and sides of each biscotti slab with egg wash.
• Bake in batches (or together) for 25-26 minutes, or until the top and sides of the biscotti slabs are lightly browned. Remove from the oven, but do not turn off the heat. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Once the slabs are cool enough to handle, cut each into 1 inch thick slices. Set slices cut sides upright, ¼ inch apart, on the baking sheets. Return to the oven to continue baking for 8 minutes. Turn biscotti over and bake other side for 8 minutes. The cookies will be slightly soft in the centers with harder edges. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before dipping in white chocolate. The biscotti becomes crunchy as it cools. Save the baking sheets for the next step.
• Melt the chopped white chocolate in a double boiler or (carefully!) use the microwave. For the microwave, place the white chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl. Melt in 15 second increments, stirring after each increment until completely melted and smooth. Dip each biscotti cookie in the melted chocolate and place back onto the baking sheets. Allow chocolate to set in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
• Biscotti will stay fresh covered at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.

WHITE CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO AND CRANBERRY BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. Stir in chips, cranberries and pistachios. , Divide dough in half. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, with lightly floured hands, shape each portion of dough into a 10x1-1/2-in. rectangle. Bake 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned., Place pans on wire racks. When cool enough to handle, transfer rectangles to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1/2-in. slices. Place slices cut side down on baking sheets. Bake 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY PISTACHIO BISCOTTI RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. (Always recommended for cookies.) Set aside.
• Whisk the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl until combined. Using a pastry cutter or 2 forks, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, and vanilla together. Pour into the flour/butter mixture and gently mix together until everything is just barely moistened.
• Fold in the pistachios and dried cranberries.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and, with floured hands, knead lightly for 8 to 10 times until the dough is soft and slightly sticky about.
• If it's uncontrollably sticky, knead 1 to 2 more tablespoons of flour into the dough. Divide the dough into two and place each half onto a baking sheet.
• Shape each half into an 8 to 9-inch long roll, patting down until each is about ½-inch thick. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the top and sides of each biscotti slab with egg wash.
• Bake in batches (or together) for 25 to 26 minutes or until the top and sides of the biscotti slabs are lightly browned.
• Remove from the oven, but do not turn off the heat. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
• Once the slabs are cool enough to handle, cut each into 1 inch thick slices. Set slices cut sides upright, ¼ inch apart, on the baking sheets.
• Return to the oven to continue baking for 8 minutes. Turn biscotti over and bake the other side for 8 minutes. The cookies will be slightly soft in the centers with harder edges.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before dipping in white chocolate. The biscotti becomes crunchy as it cools. Save the baking sheets for the next step.
• Melt the chopped white chocolate in a double boiler or (carefully) use the microwave. For the microwave, place the white chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl.
• Melt in 15-second increments, stirring after each increment until completely melted and smooth. Dip each biscotti cookie in the melted chocolate and place it back onto the baking sheets.
• Allow chocolate to set in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
• Biscotti will stay fresh covered at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks.

WHITE CHOCOLATE DRIZZLES CRANBERRY PISTACHIO BISCOTTI

Steps:

• In a large bowl, blend the butter and sugar well.
• Beat in eggs, one at a time.
• Add in the vanilla and amaretto liquor.
• In a separate bowl combine the four, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• Slowly blend in the flour mixture into the butter-sugar mixture and mix well.
• Fold in the cranberries, white chocolate and pistachios; dough will be sticky.
• Divide dough into two to three equal sized portions.
• On a floured surface or cutting board, shape each portion into a long 2-1/2" wide logs; these expand while baking, so shape the logs according to your preference.
• With your hands, gently 'flatten' each of the logs a little bit.
• Brush a beaten egg on each log and generously sprinkle sugar on top of each log.
• Carefully place logs on an ungreased baking sheet, spaced 3 inches apart.
• Bake at 350 degrees (F) for 25 minutes or until firm and lightly brown on the edges.
• Cool for 5 minutes.
• While warm, yet cool enough to handle with your hands, transfer logs to a cutting board.
• With very little pressure, use a serrated knife to cut the logs diagonally into 1? slices.
• Allow the knife to do the work for you and do not press down on the biscotti so they don't break.
• Place the slices 'cut-side' down on the ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown and remove from the oven to turn each over.
• Return the slices to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven and set the biscotti on wire racks to cool.
• Melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water.
• Remove chocolate from the heat.
• With a fork, drizzle the chocolate over biscotti and/or dip the biscotti into the chocolate on one end of each.
• Place the chocolate dipped or drizzled biscotti on wax or parchment paper and allow to set for about 30 minutes.
• For Christmas, sprinkle your favorite red and green colored sugar or sprinkles on the warm chocolate.
• For Easter or springtime, you can also choose to use pink, yellow, lavender, or green).
• Store in an airtight container for up to one month or freeze them for later.

HOLIDAY BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl to blend. Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, butter, lemon zest, and salt in a large bowl to blend. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Add the flour mixture and beat just until blended. Stir in the pistachios and cranberries.
• Form the dough into a 13-inch long, 3-inch wide log on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until light golden, about 40 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.
• Place the log on the cutting board. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the log on a diagonal into 1/2 to 3/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the biscotti, cut side down, on the baking sheet. Bake the biscotti until they are pale golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer the biscotti to a rack and cool completely.
• Stir the chocolate in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until the chocolate melts. Dip half of the biscotti into the melted chocolate. Gently shake off the excess chocolate. Place the biscotti on the baking sheet for the chocolate to set. Sprinkle with the sugar crystals. Refrigerate until the chocolate is firm, about 35 minutes.
• The biscotti can be made ahead. Store them in an airtight container up to 4 days, or wrap them in foil and freeze in resealable plastic bags up to 3 weeks.

CRANBERRY PISTACHIO BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, mix together oil and sugar until well blended. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts, then beat in the eggs. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually stir into egg mixture. Mix in cranberries and nuts by hand.
• Divide dough in half. Form two logs (12x2 inches) on a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Dough may be sticky; wet hands with cool water to handle dough more easily.
• Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until logs are light brown. Remove from oven, and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
• Cut logs on diagonal into 3/4 inch thick slices. Lay on sides on parchment covered cookie sheet. Bake approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until dry; cool.

WHITE CHOCOLATE-CRANBERRY BISCOTTI

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and vanilla chips. Divide dough into three portions. , On ungreased baking sheets, shape each portion into a 10-in. x 2-in. rectangle. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes. , Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

PISTACHIO, RASPBERRY, AND WHITE CHOCOLATE BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat sugar, eggs, oil, and almond extract in large bowl until well blended. Add flour mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in pistachios, dried berries, and 1/2 cup chopped white chocolate. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls in two 12-inch-long strips on prepared baking sheet, spacing strips 3 inches apart. Using wet fingertips, shape each strip into 3-inch-wide log, pressing evenly (logs may look slightly lumpy).
• Bake logs until lightly browned and almost firm to touch, about 30 minutes. Cool logs on sheet 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
• Carefully transfer logs to cutting board. Line same baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut each log crosswise into generous 1/2-inch-thick slices. Stand biscotti upright, spacing about 1/4 inch apart, in 3 rows on prepared baking sheet. Bake until pale golden (biscotti may be soft but will firm as they cool), about 20 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheet.
• Line another large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 8 ounces chopped white chocolate in medium glass bowl. Place 8 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate in another medium glass bowl, if desired. Microwave separately on medium in 20-second intervals just until chocolate is soft to touch, about 40 seconds total (do not overheat or chocolate will burn or seize). Stir chocolate until smooth.
• Dip 1 end or 1 side of each biscotti in chocolate; place on baking sheet. Chill until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes. (Can be made ahead. Arrange in single layer in airtight container and chill up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 weeks.)

CRANBERRY-PISTACHIO BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Place cranberries in a small bowl; add boiling water. Let stand until plump, about 15 minutes. Drain, and set aside. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl; set aside.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add 3 eggs, one at a time, beating to incorporate after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in vanilla. Add flour mixture, and mix on low speed until combined. Mix in cranberries and pistachios.
• Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each piece into a 16-by-2-inch log, and transfer to prepared baking sheet, about 3 inches apart. With the palm of your hand, flatten logs slightly. Brush beaten egg over surface of the dough logs, and sprinkle generously with sugar.
• Bake, rotating sheet halfway through, until logs are slightly firm to touch, about 25 minutes. Transfer logs on parchment paper to a wire rack to cool slightly, about 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
• Place logs on a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut logs crosswise on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place a wire rack on a large rimmed baking sheet. Arrange slices, cut sides down, on rack. Bake until firm to touch, about 30 minutes. Remove pan from oven; let biscotti cool completely on rack. Biscotti can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.