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How to Make Cranberry-Orange Biscotti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Biscotti is a classic Italian cookie that is beloved for its crunchy texture and delicious flavors. One popular variation of this cookie is Cranberry-Orange Biscotti, which combines the tartness of dried cranberries with the bright, citrusy flavor of orange zest. These biscotti are perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea, and they also make a fantastic homemade gift for friends and family.

Making Cranberry-Orange Biscotti at home is a simple and rewarding process. The dough c...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (6 ounce) package sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®), or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen biscotti

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl until mixture is creamy. Beat in eggs, orange zest, orange extract, and almond extract.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; mix dry ingredients into moist ingredients to make a stiff dough. Mix sweetened cranberries into dough. Form dough into a ball, cut into halves, and shape each half into a log. Place logs onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Let logs cool completely on wire racks.
  • Cut logs into slices on a slight diagonal and lay the slices on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake biscotti until crisp and lightly golden brown, about 7 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    294 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 257mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 51mg

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