# Pistachio Cherry Biscotti

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## Ingredients

- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar (use less, 1/2 white, 1/2 brown)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup shelled pistachios-- roasted and coarsely chopped

## Preparation

- Combine and whisk flour, «1/2» cup white sugar, baking powder, and salt in bowl.
- Microwave cherries and orange juice for about 45 seconds.
- Beat butter and remaining «1/2» cup of sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Slow mixer down and add flour mixture, cherry mixture, and pistachios until all incorporated.
- Split dough and roll out two logs on a floured surface and bake the dough logs on parchment at 350 for 30-35 minutes (until golden and starting to crack).
- Remove logs and let cool for 10 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 325.
- Slice logs diagonally into 1/2 inch thick cookies. Bake on parchment for another 15 minutes flipping each cookie halfway.