Holiday Biscotti

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I make this every year, except I always use almonds as they are what I have on hand, always. I always make a double batch because I give them to my colleagues at school. In response to mjeh4 I always bake mine a few minutes less the first time so that they are not quite as dry when I cut them. I also use my electric bread knife so that I don't need to press down so hard. try again, you will be glad you did!

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Have been using this recipe for several years and it is the most requested cookie to bake with my friends. I did with just pistachios dipped with the white chocolate and color sugar. I als did the recipe with mini chocolate chips which became a big hit. Always use my bread knife to cut the biscotti so they dont break.

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These were absolutely amazing! I made a batch for my husband's holiday potluck and it was a hit! I will need to make another batch so that we can enjoy them! I loved the addition of the lemon peel. I would recommend that you check on your biscotti a few minutes earlier than the cooking time, as my biscotti was dark brown around the edges and on the bottom. Next time, I am also going to split the log into 2 logs for smaller biscotti. This recipe yielded 16 large biscotti.

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These were time consuming, but wow are they delicious. So much going on in one cookie. Next time I might split the log into two, so they are not so large. Also,I advise unsalted pistachios.

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I use my Cuisinart electic knife with the bread blade. Makes it so easy to slice. My other favorite biscotti recipe is from Gourmet and is Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti. Fantastic I found pistacios in the produce section of my grocery, already shelled and toasted, kind of expensive, bu it's Christmas!

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This was fabulous! We decided to make these as drop cookies instead, using a 1-inch scoop. I baked them for 10-12 minutes and put melted white chocolate on them like an icing. They are wonderful! This is my new favorite cookie and will definitely take some to our cookie exchange at work next week.

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delicious and easy

for alex - your suggestion to use a serrated knife is a good idea.

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I have just finished making a batch & all I can say is WOW! Unfortunately, I could not find shelled pistachios so I used chopped almonds. I also used melted dark chocolate. I will be making more batches. This recipe is not just for the holidays!

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Just finished a batch of these and they are wonderful, simple to make, just my kind of recipe....Only thing I had to do different was used chopped pecans, the only nut I had in the house....Delicious without the added chocolate, this is a keeper and this recipe can be tweaked and still remain simple and delish, thanks Giada....

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I was so excited to see this recipe yesterday for the 12 Cookies of Christmas! I too substituted the cranberries and pistachios for chocolate chunks (only because I didn't want to go out in the snow to the grocery store. I also added a splash of vanilla instead of the lemon zest, since I used the chocolate. This recipe turned out AMAZING! I will definitely be doubling my batch next time! I have no doubt that the cranberry and pistachios recipe will be just as fabulous. Thank you, Giada!