Christmas Biscotti Recipe

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Christmas Biscotti
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Butter and flour a baking sheet.
  3. In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and orange zest until blended.
  5. In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, cloves and salt.
  6. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until blended.
  7. Stir in cranberries and pistachios.
  8. Divide the dough in half.
  9. One at a time, place the 2 dough portions on the prepared baking sheet and form each into a log about 1/2 inch high, 1 1/2 inches wide and 14 inches long.
  10. Space logs at least 2 inches apart.
  11. Bake the logs for 25-30 minutes or until set and light brown.
  12. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool 6-8 minutes.
  13. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees.
  14. Using a very sharp knife, cut the logs in the diagonal into slices 3/8 inch thick.
  15. Stand the slices upright on the baking sheet and return the sheet to the oven for 15 minutes to dry the cookies thoroughly.
  16. Transfer to racks to cool.
  17. Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 713.14 Kcal (2986 kJ)
Calories from fat 312.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.71g 53%
Cholesterol 95.23mg 32%
Sodium 1373.08mg 57%
Potassium 412.68mg 9%
Total Carbs 92.3g 31%
Sugars 29.02g 116%
Dietary Fiber 8.89g 36%
Protein 11.95g 24%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 250.6mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 409.59 Kcal (1715 kJ)
Calories from fat 179.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.93g 53%
Cholesterol 54.7mg 32%
Sodium 788.62mg 57%
Potassium 237.02mg 9%
Total Carbs 53.01g 31%
Sugars 16.67g 116%
Dietary Fiber 5.11g 36%
Protein 6.87g 24%
Vitamin C 1mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 2.7mg 26%
Calcium 143.9mg 25%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.4
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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