chocolate pistachio cranberry biscotti.

chocolate pistachio cranberry biscotti.

1 cup whole pistachio nuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup dutch processed cocoa powder
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Using the paddle attachment on a mixer, mix the baking powder, salt, flour, cocoa powder and sugar.
2. Add in the eggs on at a time mixing well after each addition.
3. Knead the dough until it incorporates to form a ball.
4. Add the nuts and cranberries and knead somemore.
5. Roll out the dough onto a floured surface into a flat log, about 2 inches wide.
6. Bake in a 150 degree preheated oven for 35 minutes.
7. Slice thinly using a serrated knife after it has cooled completely.
8. Lay them out on a tray and bake further for 10-15 mins.

enjoy with a good dose of hot tea. =)