Santa's Biscotti

Bring a touch of holiday magic to your dessert table with Santa's Biscotti, a festive twist on the classic Italian treat. These twice-baked cookies are bursting with holiday cheer, thanks to the vibrant combination of tart dried cranberries, crunchy pistachios, and fragrant orange zest. A hint of almond and vanilla extracts adds depth to the buttery dough, while an optional drizzle or dip of melted white chocolate makes them irresistibly indulgent. Perfect for gifting, entertaining, or enjoying with a warm cup of coffee or cocoa, this easy biscotti recipe delivers crisp, golden slices with a satisfying crunch. Ready in just an hour, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious—ideal for celebrating the season!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest (from 1 large orange)
• 0.75 cup Dried cranberries, roughly chopped
• 0.75 cup Shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
• 4 ounces White chocolate, melted (optional, for drizzling or dipping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and orange zest until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until a sticky dough forms.

Step 5

Gently fold in the chopped dried cranberries and pistachios until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Divide the dough in half and, on a lightly floured surface, shape each portion into a log approximately 12 inches long and 2 inches wide. Transfer the logs to the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the logs are lightly golden and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the logs diagonally into 1/2-inch thick biscotti pieces. Arrange the slices cut-side down on the baking sheet.

Step 9

Return the biscotti to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Flip each slice and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the biscotti are crisp and golden.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 11

If desired, drizzle or dip the biscotti in melted white chocolate for an extra festive touch. Allow the chocolate to set before serving or storing.

Step 12

Store the biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(885.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3499.2

Total Fat 136.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 521.4mg	0%
Sodium 1274.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 529.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.1g	0%
Total Sugars 308.3g
Protein 60.3g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 409.2mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 1602.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.3%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 59.0%