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Holiday Biscotti
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1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well
after each addition. Stir in extracts. Combine flour, baking powder and salt;
gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (dough will be sticky). Stir in
cranberries, pistachios and orange peel. Chill for 30 minutes. Divide dough
in half. On a floured surface, shape each half into a loaf 1-1/2 to 2-in.
diameter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes.
Cool for 5 minutes. Cut diagonally into 3/4-in. thick slices. Place slices,
cut side down, on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 9-10 minutes. Turn slices
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