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Cranberry Pecan Biscotti

Cranberry Pecan Biscotti is a twice baked cookie studded with cranberries and pecans that's delicious served with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 16 biscotti
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 c. 1 stick butter
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
  • 1/2 pecans chopped
  • 2/3 c. dried cranberries
  • 1/4 c. white chocolate optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar.  Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well.
  • Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the cranberries and pecans.
  • Shape the dough into a log that is 10 inches long by 4 inches wide and about ¾ of an inch thick.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.  Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Using a serrated knife slice the biscotti into ½ inch wide
    slices.  Turn the biscotti on their side and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and put on a cooling rack. Cool completely.
  • Put the white chocolate in a heat safe bowl and microwave in 20 second increments, stirring after each heating, until melted.
  • Put the white chocolate in a zip top baggie, cut off the tip, and drizzle onto the biscotti.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Savoring the Good