Nutella Biscotti

4 large eggs, divided
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup Nutella, divided
1 cup green unsalted pistachios, shelled( i use almonds also)
1/3 cup dried cranberries( i also add dried cherries)
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons boiling water

Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. In large mixing bowl, beat together 3 eggs, 1 egg yolk (reserve extra white) and 1 cup granulated sugar until well mixed. Add 3/4 cup Nutella; mix well. Stir in pistachios and dried cranberries. Gently stir in flour, salt and baking powder. Divide dough in half and form into two 12 x 2-inch logs on prepared baking sheet. Brush logs with remaining egg white and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Bake for 25 minutes, rotating baking sheet once after 15 minutes to ensure even baking. Turn oven down to 300 F. Remove logs from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. While warm, cut logs width-wise on slight diagonal to form 1/2-inch-wide strips. Lay on sides on baking sheet. Bake cookies for another 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from baking sheet. When cool, in a small bowl, whisk together remaining 1/4 cup Nutella, powdered sugar and boiling water until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cookies with fork or dip one end of each cookie into glaze. Dry at room temperature for at least 1 hour to set the glaze.

wow, this looks fantastic - I LOVE biscotti! McMommy · 2011-12-11: 20:57

Mmmm. Nummy. Bella sure seems to think so. I baked ginger shortbread today. . . . it sucked. I threw it out. Ewww. liveandletlive · 2011-12-11: 21:21

Jenny, you are such an inspiring and amazing lady! You are always doing something creative and clever! Bella is a lucky little girl to have you for her mommy! I love #4 & 6. djnana · 2011-12-11: 21:53

Just before I clicked I saw the word "Biscotti" almost did not look being my favorite cookie, your variation looks yummmmmmmy, nice captures mystic1 · 2011-12-11: 21:55

Oh YUM!! Adorable shots of Bella with her fingers in the good stuff. DancingDolphin · 2011-12-11: 23:15

A very effective quality control system... we approve! great shots! Annbramwell · 2011-12-12: 03:27

Here only High Pastry! :-) deandrade · 2011-12-12: 03:44

Fantastic illustrative work Jenny! I love the sequence of "Bella's Taste Test"! danrav · 2011-12-12: 05:20

YUM!! :) mazpics · 2011-12-12: 05:40

MMMMM....there you go baking again....looks just fabulous, Jenny!! Those shots of Bella sneaking a taste are just classic....and adorable!! lookagain · 2011-12-12: 08:07

Yummy...!!! great capture and preparation... Sridhar · 2011-12-12: 12:02

yummm So delicious Great chocolate colors Lovely portraits Thanks for sharing the recipe helys · 2011-12-12: 13:57

Lovely portraits...this looks fantastic -Thanks for sharing the recipe!! Davorka · 2011-12-12: 14:54

Bon appétit Bella ! ... Bises ! breizh · 2011-12-12: 15:36

Wow...wonderful set...now where did I put that apron!!!! :) LAZYWASP · 2011-12-12: 17:37

My favourite is the expression in #4. Cute anticipation. stabeez · 2011-12-12: 19:19

i saw Bella'smile, so i know it's delicious :)) tomie · 2011-12-13: 17:42

Amazing set...Just perfect! honzicek · 2011-12-13: 21:02

Your kitchen must smell so delicious! Bella looks like quite a happy little taste tester. What a wonderful recipe and a lovely version of an Italian favourite......Looks mmmmmmgood! Love those pistachios! ArtBee · 2011-12-29: 11:15

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