“Six Geese a’ Laying” – Biscotti Magic

Now you are probably beginning to get the idea that food is a bit of a feature of my christmas. Every year at work, rather than spend a fortune on little prezzies that no one really wants I decided to bake cookies and cakes….well obviously this has gone down well as I have had orders for my gingerbread men and cranberry biscotti starting in mid september….. there is also a little gingerbread thief who will remain nameless that is sure to pinch them if they are left on any desks unattended!

Cranberry Biscotti

Well today has been baking day and here is the recipe for my Cranberry Biscotti should you wish to partake.  You can add in Pistachio’s currants or white chocolate chips….. what ever takes your fancy…. well it is Christmas.

Ingredients

Half a cup of light olive oil Three quarters of a cup of caster sugar Two teaspoons of vanilla extract 2 eggs One and three quarters of a cup of plain flour One teaspoon of baking powder Quarter a teaspoon of salt Half a cup of cranberries Half a cup of White chocolate Chips / Pistachio nuts / Currants

Method

Pre heat oven to 150 degrees

Mix together the oil and sugar till well combined. Add in the vanilla extract  and then beat in the eggs.  Combine the flour, salt and baking powder before mixing in the fruit and nuts etc by hand.

Divide the dough into two, the dough will  be very sticky so I wrap in cling wrap and place in the fridge for an hour in a sausage shape. Place on a baking paper covered banking tray

Bake for 35 minutes, or until the logs are a light brown.  Remove from the oven and then allow to cool for 10 minutes.

Cut into slices on the diagonal about a centimetre apart, then lie on side on the baking sheet and bake for a further 10 minutes, or until dry and then leave to cool…. yum!  I then wrap in little bags with a bit of ribbon….. and hey presto the perfect little something gift!

Now let me see if I can find those swans a swimming!!!

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