Ingredients
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¾ cup white sugar
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¼ cup light olive oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon almond extract
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2 large eggs
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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 ½ cups pistachio nuts
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½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, olive oil, vanilla extract, almond extract, and eggs until well combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
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Add Nuts and Fruit: Fold in the pistachios and dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
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Shape the Dough: Divide the dough in half. On the prepared baking sheet, shape each half into a log approximately 12 inches long and 2 inches wide.
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First Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the logs are firm to the touch.
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Cool and Slice: Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Using a serrated knife, slice the logs diagonally into ½-inch thick slices.
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Second Bake: Place the slices cut side down back onto the baking sheet. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, flip the slices, and bake for another 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Cool Completely: Transfer the biscotti to wire racks to cool completely before serving or storing.