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Holiday Biscotti With Cranberries And Pistachio Recipe

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Ingredients

1 tbsp grated lemon peel .
6 tbsps unsalted butter, room temperature .
2 1/4 c all-purpose flour .
3/4 c unsalted shelled pistachios .
6 oz white chocolate, sliced .
1 c dried sweetened cranberries .
3/4 tsp salt .
1 1/2 tsps vanilla extract .
2 large eggs .
1 tsp whole anise seed .
3/4 c sugar .
1 1/2 tsps baking powder

Directions

Step #1 Preheat oven to 325°F Line 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step #2 Sift first 3 ingredients into medium bowl.
Step #3 Using electric mixer, beat butter & sugar in large bowl to mix well.
Step #4 Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
Step #5 Mix in lemon peel, vanilla, & aniseed.
Step #6 Beat in flour mixture just until mixed.
Step #7 Stir in cranberries & pistachios (dough will be sticky).
Step #8 Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
Step #9 Gather dough together; divide in half.
Step #10 Roll each half into 15-inch-long log (about 1 1/4 inches wide).
Step #11 Move the logs to 1 of the prepared baking sheets, & space 3 inches apart.
Step #12 Bake until almost firm to touch but still pale, about 28 mins.
Step #13 Cool on baking sheet 10 mins.
Step #14 Don't turn off the oven yet! Move logs while still on parchment to a cutting board.
Step #15 Using a serrated knife & gentle sawing motion, cut logs crosswise into generous 1/2-inch-thick slices.
Step #16 Place slices, 1 cut side down, on remaining 2 prepared sheets.
Step #17 Bake until firm & pale golden, about 9 mins per side.
Step #18 Move the cookies to a rack & let cool for about 10 mins.
Step #19 Line a fourth baking sheet with waxed paper.
Step #20 Stir white chocolate in top of double boiler over barely simmering water just until smooth.
Step #21 Remove from over water.
Step #22 Dip 1 end of each cookie into melted chocolate, tilting pan if necessary; shake off excess chocolate.
Step #23 Place cookies on prepared sheet.
Step #24 Chill until chocolate is firm, about 30 mins.
Step #25 (Can be made 5 days ahead.
Step #26 Store airtight between sheets of waxed paper at about room temp.
Step #27 ).
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