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Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

December 13, 2019 by Mahy, Updated March 23, 2022 25 Comments

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Up your Holiday baking game with a batch of these Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti! The BEST Biscotti recipe with a video and how to tips! These Biscotti Cookies are dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with chopped pistachios and cranberries for a festive taste!

Two pieces of Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti on a plate surrounded by cranberries.

There’s nothing like a good Biscotti recipe, and this one feels and looks like the Holidays!

Do you guys do cookie exchange every year? Lately, our cookie exchanges have all been “kiddie” friendly because the girls love baking with me. I can probably say our cookies have been everything and anything chocolate.

 

 

 

This year I’m off from hosting a Holiday cookie exchange party. But since Holiday baking is something I long for every year, I’m still baking for friends, teachers, neighbours and family 🙂

BISCOTTI RECIPE

These twice baked Italian Biscotti cookies are a MUST try!

Here’s why I love them:

  • First of all, they’re light as air, easy to whip up and taste like pure Holiday joy!
  • Biscotti has a fabulous crunch, a sweet cranberry and pistachio taste with a spike of orange/lemon.
  • The biscotti dough is made without butter, just a touch of oil, and with egg whites only.
  • Egg whites instead of whole eggs also add such a perfect crunch. You can however, use whole eggs for a richer taste.
  • Now yes, I mentioned these Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti are light as air. Which is why we can totally afford to dip them in white chocolate. I mean it’s the Holidays!
  • And not only are these dipped into chocolate but also sprinkled with finely crushed cranberries and pistachios for the red and green festive look.

A collection of the biscotti cookies with crnaberry pistachip biscotti surrounded by holiday wreath

HOW TO MAKE BISCOTTI

Here’s the step by step breakdown of this cranberry pistachio biscotti recipe!

egg white being added to a mixing bowl to make biscotti

You’ll add sugar and orange/lemon zest in a bowl, add in some oil and egg whites.

flour being added to a biscotti batter in a pink bowl

Use a simple a wooden spoon to mix everything, then go in with the flour and baking powder mixture. Use the same wooden spoon to combine and halfway, add in the cranberries and shelled pistachios.

cranberries and pistachios being added to a biscotti batter

Continue to stir until all mixed up.

Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti dough being mixed in a pink bowl

Now you’ll divide the biscotti dough in half and form a log with each half. Here’s the trick: I made those into small-medium sized biscotti and that’s why I made 2 logs.

If you want bigger bakery style biscotti, then use the dough to make only one log.

And if you want those mini cute looking bucatini cookies then divide the dough into 3 or 4 logs. Then you’ll flatten the logs on top with your hands gently and they hit the oven.

biscotti dough baking in two logs before cutting

pistachio and cranberry biscotti being cut from a log of pre-baked batter

After baking, the logs are sliced diagonally into 1/2 and inch thick slices.

And here’s another trick—the sharper the angle you slice the log at, the longer your biscotti will look, while the smaller angle you slice on, the smaller your biscotti will look.

Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti baking on a tray

Once sliced the biscotti slices goes back into a lower oven for 12 minutes to crisp up.

a Cranberry Pistachio biscotti being dipped into glaze

And now the fun part. It’s optional but really worth it. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and dip the tops of each cranberry pistachio biscotti into the white chocolate.

freshly glazed Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti being dipped into chopped pistachios and cranberries

Then dip your biscotti into a bowl of crushed cranberries and pistachios. Let the white chocolate set at room temperature or in the fridge for a speedy set up.

The corner part part of crnaberry pistachio biscotti with scattered cranberries

CRANBERRY PISTACHIO BISCOTTI

This recipe is mainly a Holiday inspired one, so it’s very much a Holiday Biscotti. However once you practice shaping the dough, and slicing it, making biscotti will be a breeze.

The different flavors you can make are endless! Think berries, chocolate chips, nuts, spices, extracts, dried fruits..and more.

This Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti also makes great Holiday gifts! Have your kids or friends help you wrap these, or enjoy them with coffee 🙂

Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti recipe dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with cranberries and pistachios

BISCOTTI COOKIES TIPS

  • The biscotti dough has to be soft, not sticky and not dry. It has to be easily shaped into a log without sticking to your hands or crumbling apart as you shape it.
  • Since flour and humidity may play a role in baking, feel free to adjust the flour by a tablespoon at a time (if the dough is too sticky) or milk (if the dough is too dry).
  • For small-medium sized biscotti make 2 logs, like in the pictures. If you want bigger bakery-style biscotti, use the dough to make only one log.
  • If you want those mini cute looking bucatini cookies, then divide the dough into 3 or 4 logs.
  • The biscotti dough is done the first bake when it has risen and the tops are dry.
  • The sharper the angle you slice the cookie log at, the longer your biscotti will look.
  • I recommend using a mini food processor to finely crush pistachios, unless you buy the pistachios pre-chopped.

Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti stacked up

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Two pieces of Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti on a plate surrounded by cranberries.
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Festive Cranberry Pistachio Holiday Biscotti

Up your Holiday baking game with a batch of these Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti! The BEST Biscotti recipe with a video and how to tips! These Biscotti Cookies are dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with chopped pistachios and cranberries for a festive taste!

Course baking, Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Biscotti Cookies, Biscotti Recipe, Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti, Holiday Biscotti
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 31 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 30
Calories 121 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 orange or lemon zested
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/3 cup egg whites or 2 whole eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup cranberries
  • 1/2 cup shelled unsalted pistachios

Optional for decoration

  • 1 cup white chocolate chopped
  • 1/4 cup cranberries minced
  • 1/4 cup unshelled pistachios minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, add the flour and baking powder and mix them well.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the sugar, orange zest and oil using a wooden spoon or whisk. Add in the egg whites and mix well.
  4. Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and using a wooden spoon mix them, and halfway add the pistachios and cranberries and then continue mixing until the cookie dough is ready.

  5. Divide the cookie dough into 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 (depending on the size of biscotti desired) and shape into a log ( or 2 or 3 or 4 logs depending on size you chose). Press the tops of the log gently to flatten it and bake the cookie log for about 25 mins until slightly golden and set.

  6. Lower the oven to 325F.
  7. Remove the cookie logs from the oven and use a sharp serrated knife to slice the cookie log diagonally into half inch thick slices.

  8. Place the biscotti slices back on the baking sheet and bake at 325 for 12 mins until crips ( the biscotti will harden as it cools down).

To decorate

  1. Melt the white chocolate in halfway bowl for 1 min.
  2. Place the pistachio and cranberry mixture in another bowl.

  3. Take each biscotti and dip the top of it in the white chocolate mixture allowing the excess chocolate to drip off. Then dip it right into the crushed pistachio cranberry mixture.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

  • The biscotti dough has to be soft, not sticky and not dry. It has to be easily shaped into a log without sticking to your hands or crumbling apart as you shape it.
  • Since flour and humidity may play a role in baking, feel free to adjust the flour by a tablespoon at a time (if the dough is too sticky) or milk (if the dough is too dry).
  • For small-medium sized biscotti make 2 logs, like in the pictures. If you want bigger bakery-style biscotti, use the dough to make only one log.
  • If you want those mini cute looking bucatini cookies, then divide the dough into 3 or 4 logs.
  • The biscotti dough is done the first bake when it has risen and the tops are dry. 
  • The sharper the angle you slice the cookie log at, the longer your biscotti will look.
  • I recommend using a mini food processor to finely crush pistachios, unless you buy the pistachios pre-chopped.
Nutrition Facts
Festive Cranberry Pistachio Holiday Biscotti
Amount Per Serving (1 glazed cookie)
Calories 121 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 12mg1%
Potassium 104mg3%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 25IU1%
Vitamin C 3.4mg4%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. Carolyn leighton

    November 23, 2020 at 5:53 pm

    What would be the best egg substitutes to make thes vegan without messing with the texture?

    Reply
    • Mahy

      November 30, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      Hi Carolyn, You can absolutely use the flax or chia egg. I haven’t tried making it using bananas, although I feel it would be delicious!

      Reply
  2. SHANIKA

    December 14, 2019 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    These Biscotti Cookies look so good! Such a festive Holiday treat!

    Reply
  3. Julia

    December 14, 2019 at 11:58 am

    5 stars
    I haven’t had biscotti in ages! Love how festive these look. Delish!

    Reply
  4. Demeter

    December 14, 2019 at 11:01 am

    5 stars
    Love the festive touch to these! They’re so yummy and went along perfectly with my morning coffee.

    Reply
  5. Jacqueline Debono

    December 14, 2019 at 10:40 am

    5 stars
    I love biscotti! They really are pretty easy to make and delicious. Yours look so fabulous and festive with the pistachios and cranberries!

    Reply
  6. Tonje

    December 14, 2019 at 9:35 am

    5 stars
    These are seriously yummy – perfect for Christmas!

    Reply
  7. pat

    December 7, 2019 at 11:02 pm

    Is that dried cranberries i use?

    Reply
    • Mahy

      December 8, 2019 at 7:23 pm

      Yes dried

      Reply
  8. Mary Laffin

    December 7, 2019 at 6:29 pm

    These sound great. But can you clarify if you are using fresh or dried cranberries.

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Mahy

      December 8, 2019 at 7:23 pm

      Hi Mary, yes it’s dried!

      Reply
  9. Cindy

    December 7, 2019 at 3:00 pm

    Hi, are these made with fresh or dried cranberries? The picture looks like dried.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      December 8, 2019 at 7:24 pm

      It’s dried cranberries

      Reply
  10. Theresa

    December 20, 2018 at 4:19 pm

    My dough is crumbly. What went wrong?

    Reply
    • Mahy

      December 20, 2018 at 8:47 pm

      Hi Theresa, some times the type of flours can differ. If you feel your dough is dry and won’t hold its’ shape, just add a touch more of the egg white–about a tablespoon at a time. you shouldn’t need more than two tablespoons.
      Let me know!:)

      Reply
  11. Evelyn

    December 12, 2018 at 6:42 am

    5 stars
    I baked these tonight – they were outstanding. It’s not often that something I make looks exactly like the photo!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      December 12, 2018 at 10:13 am

      Yaaay Evelyn! So happy you enjoyed these! 🙂 They’re my favorite!! Happy Holidays!

      Reply
  12. nancy

    December 10, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    I don’t usually cook with orange zest so I’m not sure how much to use! Can you help me out here?

    Reply
    • Mahy

      December 10, 2018 at 8:52 pm

      Hi Nancy, if you zest half an orange, you’ll end up with roughly a tablespoon of zest. That’s all you need for a nice faint orange flavor–not too strong, but definitely a noticeable one. If you prefer lemon, do the same with a lemon. You can also skip the zest all together and use vanilla only:) It’s really a personal taste thing 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  13. Mona

    November 30, 2018 at 11:37 am

    I love biscotti but with cranberry and pistachio tastes different

    Reply
  14. Mahy

    November 4, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    So true Jessy–I gift them all the time and I get big Thank You’s 🙂 Hope you make them this year!

    Reply
  15. The Food Hunter

    November 2, 2016 at 3:57 pm

    Oh I love how festive they are…adding to my cookie list

    Reply
    • Mahy

      November 4, 2016 at 4:09 pm

      Thanks so much!! They’re absolutely amazing for the Holidays, and any day!

      Reply
  16. Mahy

    November 2, 2016 at 12:10 pm

    Thanks Amanda!! Biscotti is so easy to make as you can see and this is the perfect place to start 🙂

    Reply
  17. Mahy

    November 2, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    Thanks Bintu ! They absolutely make the BEST Holiday gifts I agree 🙂

    Reply

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