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Cherry-Pistachio Biscotti

December 20, 2021 By Patricia 47 Comments

Cherry-Pistachio Biscotti will make a festive addition to your cookie tray this season. Dunk them in coffee, hot tea or hot cocoa, or just nibble on them as-is. They make a fab treat.

Cherry-Pistachio Biscotti are lovely cookies for the season!

If you’re looking for a quick and tasty cookie to make this season, Cherry-Pistachio Biscotti are ideal. They have a wonderful flavor, they’re loaded with bits of great texture, and they sure are pretty!

It took a few attempts to make these because I decided to use someone else’s recipe. I’m not sure why I did that when I have my own perfectly lovely biscotti recipes: Almond-Orange Biscotti and Chocolate-Espresso Dipped Orange & Pistachio Biscotti. I guess I just wanted to try something different.

Cherry-Pistachio Biscotti

I made these with my mom and the other person’s recipe did not include butter or oil. That’s actually how the traditional biscotti are made.

My Italian mom was shocked! How could you make these without butter (or oil)? As you can see, people add their own touch to recipes, maybe based on the region where they’re from, or just from the experience of making these biscotti cookies for years and years.

So, I trudged on without the butter or oil and the cookies turned out rock-hard. The cooking time seemed off, too (way too long, and I should have known better).

More Holiday Cookie Ideas

For another Italian classic cookie, try my recipe for Orange-Amaretto Pizzelle cookies. They’re so pretty on a try, sprinkled with some powdered sugar. If you have a little time and patience, my recipe for Linzer Cookies with Homemade Orange Marmalade (you can use store-bought jam or jelly) make gorgeous cookies, definitely suitable for the season! These Chocolate-Chili Thumbprint Cookies with Dulce de Leche are dreamy, too! 

I kept those rock-hard cookies, but they’re only edible if completely emerged in a hot drink! In fact, I heard my mom on the phone later telling my uncle (another great baker) in Italian that they were “as hard as dog biscuits.” That made me laugh (and it was true).

I fiddled with the recipe for the next batch, mostly just using my existing biscotti recipe, and they cookies turned out lovely as always.

For as long as I can remember, biscotti have been part of my family’s Christmas cookie trays, but my parents made them outside of the season, too. They always included some sort of nut and anise flavoring.

I love that version, but I also love adding a little more, like dried cherries. They’re sweet and look like little jewels tucked into these cookies. Combined with the pretty green pistachios, they make the cookies look so festive (and they taste amazing, too)!

These Cherry-Pistachio Biscotti are not soft and chewy, but toasted and crunchy. The word biscotti means, “twice baked” and that, my friends, is where the crunchiness comes from.

These biscotti cookies are perfect for dunking. Like I mentioned, you can dip them delicately into a hot drink, or even wine. If you need another cookie to add to the mix this season, give these Cherry-Pistachio Biscotti a try!

Cherry-Pistachio Biscotti cookies are a lovely treat for the Christmas season.

Patricia Conte/Grab a Plate

Yields Makes about 2 dozen

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Ingredients

  • 3-1/4-1/2 all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries, rough chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios, rough chopped
  • Optional: White chocolate chips for drizzle

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line two baking pans with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk to combine.
  3. In a large bowl, add the eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer to blend for a few minutes, scrapping down the sides as you go. Set aside.
  4. A little at a time, add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, and use a wooden spoon to combine.
  5. Once combined, add the cherries and mix. Next add the pistachios and mix. If the dough still seems a bit sticky, add a little more flour and mix thoroughly to combine.
  6. Split the dough into two equal portions. Add each portion to a lined baking pan.
  7. Use your hands to shape the dough into a rectangular loaf about 1 inch high, 3-4 inches wide, and 8 inches long.
  8. Bake for about 25 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through baking.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the loaves cool for about 10 minutes.
  10. Once cooled, use a very sharp knife (a serrated knife works well) to slice the loaves into 3/4-inch pieces.
  11. Return all the cookies to the baking pans, standing up, and bake for another 10-15 minutes, checking often to make sure the cookies are no longer doughy in the middle.
  12. Remove and cool completely.
  13. If you’d like, melt 5 ounces of white chocolate chips in the microwave and use a fork to drizzle over the cooled cookies.
  14. Allow the chocolate to set before storing in an airtight container.
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Comments

  1. Sue says

    December 20, 2021 at 8:15 am

    This is the PERFECT flavor combo for my Christmas cookie box, we're making them later today!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 20, 2021 at 9:56 am

      Good to hear! I hope you love them like I do!
      Reply
  2. Gina says

    December 20, 2021 at 8:27 am

    My two favorite biscotti add-ins! Love the crunch from the pistachios and the sweetness from the cherries. Always make these for the holidays, can't wait for this years batch!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 20, 2021 at 9:56 am

      Thank you, Gina! These are so tasty - love those cherries!
      Reply
  3. Gloria says

    December 20, 2021 at 8:37 am

    The perfect holiday cookie for dunking in my latte. Great to take to a party. Awesome as an addition to brunch too.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 20, 2021 at 9:56 am

      Thank you, Gloria! Yes, they're so easy to make, too!
      Reply
  4. Kathryn says

    December 20, 2021 at 8:59 am

    I love these biscottis and just made some for our friends and family for gifting. Everyone loved them! Will be baking them again asap :)
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 20, 2021 at 9:55 am

      Oh good! Thank you for stopping by! Happy holidays!
      Reply
  5. kushigalu says

    December 20, 2021 at 9:01 am

    How pretty they look. Love the flavor combination. Thanks for sharing
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 20, 2021 at 9:55 am

      Thank you! I hope you try them and enjoy!
      Reply
  6. Elizabeth says

    December 20, 2021 at 9:16 am

    Glad you kept trying to perfect them. I hate it when people post a recipe that, “does not work”. These look delish.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 20, 2021 at 9:55 am

      Yes! Try and try again :) Thank you!
      Reply
  7. Emily Flint says

    December 20, 2021 at 9:40 am

    I never realized how easy biscotti was to make. I need to go get more pistachios so I can make these again!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 20, 2021 at 9:54 am

      Yes! They're so easy (and tasty) :)
      Reply
  8. Yvonne says

    December 20, 2021 at 10:53 am

    I love this combination. Would have made biscotti earlier this December. Just ran out of time. Maybe in the new year. Love to dunk in hot tea! Tried to tap five stars by only 4 would register. Hmmm…
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 22, 2021 at 6:18 am

      You *must* try them - a great flavor combo!
      Reply
  9. Yvonne says

    December 20, 2021 at 10:54 am

    Yippee! Five stars actually came through -I spoke too soon
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 22, 2021 at 6:17 am

      :) Thanks so much! I love this recipe!
      Reply
  10. Mimi says

    December 20, 2021 at 11:01 am

    These are a must in my family, mostly because i love pistachios, I need to try your version, I usually buy them
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 22, 2021 at 6:17 am

      Thanks, Mimi! This is an easy recipe, so you might find yourself making them!
      Reply
  11. Bernice says

    December 20, 2021 at 3:31 pm

    Cherries and pistachios go so well together. I've been looking for a recipe for my home dried sour cherries and I think I've found it now. Thanks for this great recipe.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 22, 2021 at 6:16 am

      Ooo! You're so lucky you have those home dried cherries! I think they'll be perfect for this!
      Reply
  12. Kayla DiMaggio says

    December 20, 2021 at 6:28 pm

    This cherry pistachio biscotti was so delicious! I loved all the flavors!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 22, 2021 at 6:16 am

      Thanks, Kayla! I love the combo!
      Reply
  13. Amber says

    December 21, 2021 at 8:09 am

    These are delicious. Love the cherry and pistachio combination!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 22, 2021 at 6:15 am

      Thanks a bunch, Amber!
      Reply
  14. Bella says

    December 21, 2021 at 9:42 am

    These look so good, My nonna use to make these all the time. I totally gotta make these
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 22, 2021 at 6:15 am

      What a great memory! I hope you try them and enjoy!
      Reply
  15. Nadalie Bardo says

    December 21, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    What a delicious combination! I love cherries and pistachios, this is the perfect biscotti recipe.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 22, 2021 at 6:14 am

      Thanks so much, Nadalie!
      Reply
  16. Lauren Michael Harris says

    December 21, 2021 at 6:18 pm

    I've been on a biscotti kick lately but have never thought of pistachio and cherry! It sounds so amazing - can't wait to try this one next!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 22, 2021 at 6:14 am

      Thanks, Lauren! I love the combo and the cherries are a great add!
      Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 22, 2021 at 6:14 am

      Thanks, Lauren! I love the combo -- the cherry adds such great flavor!
      Reply
  17. Amber S Battishill says

    December 21, 2021 at 7:46 pm

    These look delicious and I love the pistachio and cherry combo! My dad loves biscotti so I might try make a batch as a christmas gift!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 22, 2021 at 6:12 am

      Thank you, Amber! They're lovely, and I hope you give them a try!
      Reply
  18. Veronika Sykorova says

    December 22, 2021 at 9:29 am

    Biscotti is a holiday classic for our family, we always make a different version. Your version with dried cherries was delicious! Can't wait to add it to the cookie boxes we give out.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 26, 2021 at 9:02 am

      Thanks so much! I hope you try it and enjoy!
      Reply
  19. Veronika says

    December 23, 2021 at 2:02 pm

    Made these biscotti yesterday and they came out amazing! I loved the flavor and texture and it was very easy to follow the recipe ;)
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 26, 2021 at 9:00 am

      Thanks for your feedback, Veronika!
      Reply
  20. Sharon says

    December 24, 2021 at 6:56 pm

    The sweetness of the cherries and the crunch from the pistachios make for a great combination in this delicious biscotti recipe.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 26, 2021 at 8:59 am

      Thanks very much, Sharon!
      Reply
  21. Brianna says

    December 26, 2021 at 10:16 am

    Made these biscotti for my Christmas Eve cookie tray and they were fantastic! Everyone loved them.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 29, 2021 at 7:31 am

      That's great to hear, Brianna! Thanks so much!
      Reply
  22. Naïby says

    December 26, 2021 at 2:09 pm

    They come out so pretty. All those colors together make them so attractive! Having biscotti in the morning during the holidays is a great idea. Thanks!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 29, 2021 at 7:31 am

      Thank you, Naiby! Enjoy!
      Reply
  23. silvia says

    December 27, 2021 at 2:10 am

    The perfect combination of flavors for this biscotti, two that happened to be my favorites. They tasted delicious and looked so festive. I"ll be making them again soon.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 29, 2021 at 7:30 am

      Thank you, Silvia! I'm so glad you liked this!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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