Italian Biscotti Cookies with Dried Cherries, Raisins, and Pistachio Nuts
Make your biscotti something extra special with dried fruit and nuts. Read our tasty recipe and make this Italian specialty in your home!
Servings Prep Time
14cookies 5minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
50minutes 30minutes
Servings Prep Time
14cookies 5minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
50minutes 30minutes
Ingredients
  • 2cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4teaspoon salt
  • 3/4stick unsalted butter
  • 2/3cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2cup dried cherrieschopped
  • 1/4cup raisinschopped
  • 3/4cup pistachioschopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat until combined.
  4. Slowly add the flour mixture into the butter mixture and beat until everything is completely incorporated.
  5. Fold in the dried cherries, raisins, and pistachios.
  6. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. Form it into a log shape.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, and let cool for 20 minutes. Lower the temperature of the oven to 300°F.
  8. Place the cooled log on a cutting board. Cut into diagonal, 3/4-inch-thick slices. Transfer the slices back to the baking sheet, cut side down. Place back in the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.