Christmas Biscotti Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup salted butter, melted
2 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 tsp orange zest
1 tsp lemon zest
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup almonds, sliced
1/3 cup pistachios, chopped
melted chocolate (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F.
Butter and flour a cookie sheet.
In a food processor mix eggs, sugar, melted butter, extracts and zests.
In a separate bowl stir together flour, baking powder and ground cloves.
Gradually add the flour mixture into the egg mixture into food processor.
Pulse until smooth. Remove and place back into a bowl.
Add cranberries and nuts mixing well.
Cover with a plastic wrap and place in fridge for 40 minutes.
Turn dough out onto prepared cooking sheet forming into a log 15x3 1/2 .
Smooth dough top and side with a slightly wet spatula.
Bake for 30 minutes until edges are lightly browned and toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 20 minutes. Do not turn off oven.
Using a serrated knife, cut the log into 1/2 slices.
Lay slices flat back onto the cookie sheet and bake another 10-12 minutes until bottom of cookie turns golden.
Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
Dust with powdered sugar lightly.
Dip one end of each cookie into melted chocolate, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	320.37 Kcal (1341 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.88g	18%
Cholesterol	53.73mg	18%
Sodium	79.38mg	3%
Potassium	200.94mg	4%
Total Carbs	48.92g	16%
Sugars	23.5g	94%
Dietary Fiber	2.49g	10%
Protein	6.01g	12%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	61.4mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	380.93 Kcal (1595 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.13g	18%
Cholesterol	63.89mg	18%
Sodium	94.39mg	3%
Potassium	238.92mg	4%
Total Carbs	58.16g	16%
Sugars	27.94g	94%
Dietary Fiber	2.96g	10%
Protein	7.14g	12%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.2mg	5%
Calcium	73mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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