Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME: PISTACHIO BISCOTTI

INGREDIENTS:
1 stick (4 oz) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
6 Tbs. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 tsp. finely grated orange zest
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup ground almonds (about 4 oz.)
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios (about 5 oz.)

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
In a large bowl, using a wooden spoon, beat the butter with the sugars, vanilla and zest until creamy. Beat in the egg. Mix in the flour, almonds, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Stir in the pistachios.

Form the dough into two 12-inch logs and wrap in waxed paper. Place on a small baking sheet and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a large heavy baking sheet with parchment paper. Unwrap the logs and set them on the prepared baking sheet at least 3 inches apart. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until golden and dry to the touch. Let cool for about 30 minutes, then cut the logs on the diagonal into 3/4-inch thick slices. Line the baking sheet with fresh parchment and arrange the biscotti on the paper without touching each other. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden. Cool on a rack.

Make ahead.....

The logs can be refrigerated overnight or wrapped in aluminum foil and frozen for up to one month. Thaw before baking. Makes about 2 dozen.

MY NAME: Mary Perry