Christmas Cranberry & Pistachio Biscotti with Orange Drizzle

On Day Four, a festive classic from the kitchen of Domenica Marchetti

Today the wonderful

Domenica Marchetti

, author of eight beautiful books on Italian home cooking and writer of

Buona Domenica

here on

Substack

, brings us a perfect holiday treat. ✨

From Domenica:

Ever since biscotti — sliced, twice-baked cookies from Tuscany — invaded the American cookie scene some decades ago, this variation starring green pistachios, red cranberries, and orange zest has become a holiday classic. A drizzle of orange-spiked glaze makes the cookie even more festive.

You can follow the directions below to make standard-sized biscotti, or you can make them larger (coffeehouse-size) or smaller (bite-size), as you like. To switch things up, try substituting almonds or hazelnuts for the pistachios or use a combination. (Recipe adapted from my book Ciao Biscotti)

Day Four of “The Little Town” Advent Calendar

Today’s scene is “Kasperle Theatre” a famous puppet (and puppet theater) in Germany, Austria and Switzerland that dates from the 17th Century.

See you tomorrow and thank you so much, Domenica! ✨

Jolene