Pistachio Cranberry Biscotti

Pistachio Cranberry Biscotti


1. Place cranberries in a bowl and sprinkle with the orange juice.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar.

3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each.

4. Beat in the vanilla.

5. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually mixing in to the creamed mixture.

6. Stir in the pistachios and lemon peel.

7. Drain the cranberries and stir in to the dough.

8. On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into thirds.

9. Shape each piece in to a 12 inch by 2 inch log.

10. Place on a baking sheet covered with cooking spray.

11. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.

12. Cool for 5 minutes.

13. Transfer to a cutting board, and cut each log into about 20 slices with a serrated knife (cut at an angle).

14. Place the cut side down on baking sheet coated with cooking spray and bake for 12-15 minutes turning once.

15. Remove to wire racks to cool.

16. For the icing, combine the confectioners' sugar and lemon peel in a small bowl. Stir in just enough milk until achieving a drizzling consistency.

17. Drizzle over biscotti, and store in an airtight container.

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