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Easy Cranberry Orange Biscotti Recipe

This Easy Cranberry Orange Biscotti is the perfect cookie for your favorite cup of cookie or tea. It is simple to make and also perfect for gifting.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
chill time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: almonds, biscotti, dried cranberries, orange
Servings: 30 biscotti
Author: Amy Sandidge
Cost: $8

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
  • 2 eggs, mixed
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped almonds

Instructions

  • Mix the flour, sugar, and salt and set them aside. Add the melted butter, orange juice, orange zest, mixed eggs, vanilla, and almond extract to a medium-sized bowl.
  • Using a spatula, combine the ingredients. Add in the flour mixture and mix again. Last are the cranberries and chopped almonds. Mix these in as well. Move the bowl to the fridge and chill for 30 minutes.
  • While it is chilling, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • When the 30 minutes are up, divide the dough into 2 pieces and form each into a 4x9-inch loaf. Place each on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes until the loaves are golden brown around the edges. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes. I like to place them on a cooling rack instead of leaving them on the pan to cool more quickly.
  • Slice each loaf to ½-3/4-inch pieces. Place the pieces back on the baking sheet and move it back to the oven.
  • Cook for 15-20 minutes until the cookies are crisp, be sure to flip halfway through the cooking time to ensure both sides are baked evenly.
  • Remove and let it cool thoroughly. Store as you like. Direction below.

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Notes

  1. Cool completely: Make sure the biscotti have cooled down entirely after baking. Warm biscotti can trap moisture and affect the texture.
  2. Airtight container: Store biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature. This keeps them crisp and prevents them from going stale.
  3. Layer with parchment paper: If stacking biscotti in the container, separate the layers with parchment paper to prevent them from sticking.
  4. Freezing: For longer storage, biscotti can be frozen in a freezer-safe bag or container. They will keep well for up to 3 months. To serve, just let them thaw at room temperature.