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

Biscotti, also known as cantuccini, are Italian almond biscuits that are twice-baked, oblong-shaped, dry, crunchy, and traditionally served with a drink, such as Vin Santo. These delightful treats have become popular all over the world, and variations of the traditional recipe are now widely enjoyed. One such variation is the Cranberry-Walnut Biscotti, which adds a delightful twist to the classic almond biscuit.

This recipe takes the traditional biscotti and adds the tartness of cranberri...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 40
  • Yield: 40 biscotti

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat sugar, eggs, oil, extracts, and orange zest together in a large bowl.
  • Combine flour and baking powder; stir into egg mixture to form a stiff dough. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Divide dough into 2 pieces. Form each piece into a roll the length of your cookie sheet. Use the parchment paper to help flatten the roll to about 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet to cool onto a wire rack until safe to handle, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Slice rolls crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Place slices back on the cookie sheet, cut-side up, and continue baking until lightly toasted, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    105 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 31mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 24mg