Cherry-Pistachio Biscotti

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350F (180C).

2. 2

   Lightly grease a large cookie sheet.

3. 3

   In a food process, process flour, sugar, lime peel and baking powder until blended.

4. 4

   Add butter and cherries.

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   Pulse until cherries are coarsely chopped.

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   Spoon off and reserve 1 tablespoon of the beaten eggs.

7. 7

   Add remaining eggs and the pistachios to food processor and pulse until dough is evenly moistened.

8. 8

   Turn dough out on a well-floured work surface (dough is stickly).

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   Divide dough in quarters.

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    With hands, roll each portion into a 9-inch log.

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    Place logs crosswise 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.

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    Press logs to flatten to 2 inch wide.

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    Brush with reserved eggs.

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    Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown.

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    Let cool on sheet on a wire rack 10 minutes.

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    Loosen with a spatula and remove to a cutting board.

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    Let cool 10 minutes longer.

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    Using a large heavy knife, cut each log diagonally in 1/2-inch-thick slices.

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    Arrange slices upright on clean cookie sheet (no need to grease sheet).

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    Bake 14 to 15 minutes longer until crisp.

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    Remove to wire rack to cool (cookie will get even more crisp).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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