Best 15 Cranberry Almond Biscotti Recipes

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Cranberry almond biscotti is a classic Italian cookie that is perfect for any occasion. It is a twice-baked cookie that is crisp and crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The combination of cranberries and almonds gives it a delicious flavor that is both tart and nutty. This article will provide you with the best recipe to make this delectable treat at home.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY ALMOND BISCOTTI



Cranberry Almond Biscotti image

I modified a recipe to make this a darker biscotti. For a richer almond flavor, use almond extract instead of the vanilla.

Provided by KATHIANNE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 egg whites
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¾ cup sliced almonds
1 cup sweetened-dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
  • Combine dry ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl. Whisk together eggs, egg whites, and vanilla or almond extract in a separate mixing bowl.
  • Add egg mixture to dry ingredients, mixing just until moist, using an electric mixer on medium speed. Add dried cranberries and almonds; mix thoroughly.
  • On floured surface, divide batter in half and pat each half into a log approximately 14 inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick. Place on a cookie sheet and bake 30 minutes or until firm. Cool on a wire rack about 10 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
  • Cut biscotti on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place cut biscotti upright on a cookie sheet, spacing them about an inch apart, and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Let cool and store in a loosely covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 91.6 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

CHOCOLATE, ALMOND, AND DRIED CRANBERRY BISCOTTI



Chocolate, Almond, and Dried Cranberry Biscotti image

Categories     Cookies     Mixer     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Cranberry     Almond     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup sliced almonds
8 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), finely chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift first 5 ingredients into large bowl. Whisk eggs and vanilla in medium bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat eggs and melted butter into dry ingredients. Stir in cranberries and almonds.
  • Turn dough out onto floured surface. Using floured hands, divide dough into 3 equal pieces. Shape each into 8x2x3/4-inch log. Place 2 logs on 1 baking sheet, spacing evenly, and 1 log on second sheet.
  • Bake logs 12 minutes. Reverse position of baking sheets. Bake logs until firm and dry to touch, about 12 minutes longer. Remove from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
  • Transfer logs to work surface. Using serrated knife, cut hot logs diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place slices, cut side down, on same baking sheets. Bake biscotti until dry and slightly darker, about 10 minutes. Transfer to racks; cool.
  • If desired, stir white chocolate in bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water until smooth. Remove from over water. Dip biscotti 1 at a time into chocolate, holding cookie at angle and coating 1 inch of each. Return to same baking sheets. Chill until chocolate is set, about 20 minutes. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Arrange between sheets of waxed paper in airtight containers; store at room temperature.)

CRANBERRY ALMOND BISCOTTI



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"A fellow stay-at-home mom gave me this recipe so we could enjoy our latte breaks more affordably with homemade biscotti," says Evelyn Bethards Wohlers of Columbia, Maryland. "I modified the original version by using a sugar substitute and reducing the carbohydrates and fat. Tangy dried cranberries and spices give it delicious flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 32 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 eggs
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons molasses
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1 cup sugar
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped white candy coating

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, egg whites, molasses and extract. Beat in sugar substitute. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to egg mixture (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface. Knead in almonds and cranberries. Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a 12-in. x 3-in. rectangle. Transfer to a baking sheet coated with cooking spray., Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; with a serrated knife, cut each loaf into 16 slices. Place slices cut side down on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until firm, turning once. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Drizzle over biscotti. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY AND ALMOND BISCOTTI WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE



Cranberry and Almond Biscotti With White Chocolate Drizzle image

A perfect holiday cookie! You can substitute dried cherries for the cranberries, use a good quality white chocolate for this, I use Lindt or Baker's. These can be made up to 1 week ahead, or freeze in an air tight container. I highly suggest to double this recipe, these are wonderful biscotti!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 30 biscotti

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups sugar (can use another 1/4 cup more for a sweeter taste)
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1/2-3/4 cup almonds (chopped or sliced)
1 egg white
8 ounces white chocolate

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl whisk together flour with baking powder and salt.
  • Using an electric mixer beat the butter, sugar and eggs with extract until well blended (about 4 minutes).
  • Add in the flour mixture, then the cranberries and almonds; mix well to combine.
  • Divide the dough in half.
  • With floured hands shape the dough in about 9 x 2-inch logs.
  • Transfer the logs to prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
  • In a small bowl whisk the egg white until foamy, the brush the egg white on top and sides of each log.
  • Bake the logs until golden brown, about 35 minutes (the logs will spread when baked).
  • Cool completely in the baking pan (leave the oven heat on to 350 degrees).
  • Transfer the logs to a work surface.
  • Shake out any crumbs from the parchment paper, then place back on the baking sheet with clean-side facing upwards.
  • Using a serrated knife, sliced the logs on diagonal about 1/2 - 3/4-inches.
  • Arrange the sliced biscotti cut side down on the same baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes; turn the biscotti over and bake for another 5 minutes, just until beginning to lightly brown.
  • Transfer biscotti to a rack to cool.
  • For the glaze: stir the white chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water until smooth.
  • Remove from over the water.
  • Using a fork, drizzle chocolate over biscotti.
  • Let stand until chocolate sets (about 30 minutes).

CRANBERRY-ALMOND BISCOTTI



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Make and share this Cranberry-Almond Biscotti recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 1/2 dozen, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/3 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325ºF.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Beat eggs, egg whites, and vanilla in a separate bowl until frothy.
  • Add egg mixture to dry ingredients, mixing just until moist, using an electric mixer on medium speed.
  • Add almonds and cranberries; mix thoroughly.
  • On a floured surface, divide batter in half and pat each half into a log about 14 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide.
  • Place on a cookie sheet and bake in oven for 30 minutes.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 300ºF.
  • Cut biscotti into 1/2 inch slices. Stand upright on cookie sheet and bake another 20 minutes.
  • Let cool and store in a loosely covered container.

ALMOND CRANBERRY APRICOT BISCOTTI



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These started out with just almonds and the cranberries and dried apricots got worked in there somehow. They are really good.

Provided by LeeAnn

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup chopped dried apricot
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup sliced almonds
2 eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 orange, rind of, grated

Steps:

  • Mix flour and baking powder together& set aside.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla and grated orange rind.
  • Add almonds, cranberries and apricots.
  • Add flour mixture to wet mixture.
  • The dough will be sticky.
  • Transfer onto a lightly floured work surface.
  • Divide dough into two pieces.
  • Flour your hands and roll one piece into a log almost the length of your cookie sheet.
  • Place on the cookie sheet and flatten to about ½ an inch.
  • Both logs should fit lengthwise on your cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a cutting board and cut diagonally into ¾" slices.
  • Stand cookies on their side and return to a 300 degree oven for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and flip each cookie onto the other side.
  • Bake another 10 minutes.
  • Let cool on a rack.
  • You can use 1 cup of dried fruit mixture in any amount of each that you choose; it doesn't have to be 1/3 of each.

CRANBERRY-ALMOND BISCOTTI RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Cranberry-Almond Biscotti Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1-stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sliced almonds or pistachios
1/2 cup dried cranberries
12 ounces dark chocolate (for dipping)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk flour, salt and baking powder in a medium bowl to blend. Using stand mixer (or a hand-held mixer), beat the sugar and butter until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and continue to mix, then add the lemon and orange zest until blended. Add about 1/3 of the flour, on low speed. Add the nuts and cranberries and then add more of the dry ingredients, a little at a time. Form the dough into a long, wide log on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until light golden, about 40 minutes. Note: Because I prefer a chewier texture on the inside, I under-baked mine by about 5 minutes. Cool only until you can touch it. Place the log on the cutting board. Using a sharp, serrated knife, cut the log on a diagonal into 3/4-inch thick slices. Note: I found that cutting straight down, rather than sawing, made for less crumbs or broken slices. Arrange the biscotti, cut side down, on the baking sheet. Bake the biscotti until they are pale golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer the biscotti to a rack and cool completely. Note: I baked mine at 325°F and turned them over after 7 minutes. My biscotti turned the way I prefer them to be-lightly golden, lightly crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. If you prefer yours to be hard and crunchy, bake at 350°F. Dip in chocolate: Stir the chocolate in a bowl, set over a saucepan of simmering water, until the chocolate melts. To make tempered chocolate, chop about 2 cups of the chocolate into pieces (or chocolate chip Morsels) and place 3/4 of it in a small glass bowl in a microwave for 20 seconds exactly. Stir the chocolate and continue to microwave for 20 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until the chocolate is smooth and shiny. Add the remaining 1/4 of the chocolate and stir until smooth. The chocolate should register 87 to 89°F on a candy thermometer. (per Ina Garten). Submerge half of the biscotti (rather than one end, so you can get chocolate in each bite) into the melted chocolate. Gently shake off the excess chocolate. Place the biscotti on the baking sheet (chocolate side up) for the chocolate to set. Refrigerate until the chocolate is firm, about 35 minutes. Or, in our case, eat them immediately and enjoy! Note: Instead of zest, I used 1/2 teaspoon of Flor Di Sicilia, a few drops of pure orange oil (not extract) and lemon oil, purchased online at King Arthur Flour. Loved it!

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY ALMOND BISCOTTI



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This is a super easy and very yummy biscotti recipe that has a hint of orange for brightness. Drizzle the biscotti with melted white chocolate, dip one end in white chocolate, or mix white chocolate chips into the batter. *Try adding a little orange extract for an extra zing. *Try brushing the top of your biscotti logs (before baking) with a wisked egg and sprinkling with turbinado sugar.

Provided by Oliver Fischers Mo

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 18-24 pieces, 18-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 egg white
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 1/4 cups almonds (try whole or slivered)
white chocolate chips, for melting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cream together butter, sugar, orange zest, and vanilla with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in eggs and egg white one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture.
  • Stir in the dried cranberries, and almonds.
  • Spray your hands with cooking spray (so the dough doesn't stick) and divide the dough into halves. Form each half into a flattish log and arrange logs at least 3 inches apart on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in preheated oven, or until pale gold.
  • Allow logs to cool on the baking sheet until cool enough to handle. On a cutting board, cut logs crosswise on a diagonal into 1 inch thick slices. Arrange on baking sheet.
  • Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until golden. Transfer biscotti to wire racks, and cool completely. Drizzle or dip in melted white chocolate.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

CRANBERRY CHOCOLATE CHIP PISTACHIO ALMOND BISCOTTI



CRANBERRY CHOCOLATE CHIP PISTACHIO ALMOND BISCOTTI image

Categories     Cookies     Fruit     Dessert     Bake

Yield 24 biscotti

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 tbl. canola oil
2 1/2 tsp. almond extract
3/4 cup shelled raw natural pistachios
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. -Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. -Using an electric mixer, beat sugar, eggs, oil and almond extract in a large bowl until well blended. -Add flour mixture and beat until smooth. -Stir in pistachios, dried cranberries and chocolate chips. -Form dough into two 12-inch long strips on baking sheet, spacing strips 3 inches apart. Shape each strip into a 3-inch-wide log. Bake logs until lightly browned and almost firm to the touch, 30 minutes. Cool logs on sheet 30 minutes. Reduce oven temp to 325. Cut each log cross-wise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Stand biscotti upright, spacing about 1/4-inch apart. Bake until pale golden (biscotti may be soft but will firm as they cool), 20 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheet.

CRANBERRY ORANGE ALMOND BISCOTTI



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While searching for biscotti recipes, I figured I'd whip up my own. I am pleasantly surprised! The family loves these. They are delicious by themselves, with tea, cocoa, milk, and coffee (yes, we have tried them all ways). I love the vanilla drizzle but I can see omitting it if you don't wish to add additional sweetness.

Provided by Sea Sun

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

COOKIE
1/2 c butter (softened)
1 c sugar
3 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp orange extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 1/4 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
2/3 c cranberries (dried, sweetened)
2/3 c almonds (slivered)
DRIZZLE
1/2 c white chocolate chips
2 tsp vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees and toast almonds by placing on a cookie sheet. Bake until they are lightly golden (about 7-10 minutes). Remove from oven and set aside.
  • 2. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add extracts.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and almonds, cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  • 4. Cut dough in half. On a floured surface, shape each half into a loaf 2 inches in diameter. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
  • 5. Cool for 5 minutes. Cut diagonally into 1 inch slices. Place slices on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 9-10 minutes.
  • 6. Turn slices over, bake for 10 more minutes or until cookies are golden brown. Transfer to cooling racks and allow to cool.
  • 7. If desired, melt white baking chips and vegetable shortening in a bowl by microwaving. Check every 20 seconds and mix, making sure you don't overheat or it will "seize up". Get it to the point where it is thin enough to drizzle, or use pastry bag to pipe. Let dry.

ALMOND-CRANBERRY BISCOTTI



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In stead of using cranberries use dried cherries for Almond-Cherry Biscotti's. This biscotti recipe is posted by request, I have not made this one yet. recipe comes from Plumercrest Bed and Breakfast.(I would watch the bake time it seems long)

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 36 biscotti's

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 3/4 cups flour
2 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs (room temperature)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 2/3 cups raw almonds, toasted and roughly chopped
1 cup dried cranberries or 1 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Pour flour into large mixing bowl.
  • Make a well in the center and place sugar, 3 eggs, all yolks, baking powder, salt, and vanilla into well.
  • work the flour into the ingredients in the well until smooth.
  • Knead in almonds and cranberries throughly for about 5 minutes.
  • Grease and flour 2 baking sheets that are at least 15 inches long.
  • Divide dough in half.
  • Roll each piece of dough on floured surface into 2-1/2 inch wide place the logs 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Beat remaining egg white and brush over tops of logs.
  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Bake 50 minutes.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Reduce temperature to 325°F.
  • Cut logs diagonally into 1/2-inch slices and lay, cut side up, on sheets.
  • Return to oven for another 15 minutes.
  • Cool on racks.

SUGAR FREE CRANBERRY ALMOND BISCOTTI



Sugar Free Cranberry Almond Biscotti image

My husband is a diabetic and LOVES this little snack. A cup of coffee or hot chocolate and a few of these makes a great comfort!

Provided by Mousehouse62

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 40 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 eggs
4 egg whites
2 cups Splenda sugar substitute
4 teaspoons almond extract
3 3/4 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup chopped/slivered/sliced almonds

Steps:

  • I use my kitchenaid mixer to do this recipe.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Beat eggs, egg whites, Splenda and almond extract until smooth.
  • Add flour, baking pwdr.
  • ,soda and salt.
  • Mix until well blended.
  • This will be a sticky batter.
  • Add cranberries and almonds and mix until incorporated.
  • Divide dough in 1/2 making long but flat dough lined on a greased parchment paper.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on cookie sheet for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temp to 300 degrees.
  • Slice with serated knife each roll about 20 slices.
  • I start on a diaganol and keep slicing till the end.
  • Stand each slice up on bottom and bake at least 25- 30 minutes.
  • Watch so they don't overbrown.
  • Cool on wire racks.

CRANBERRY -ALMOND BISCOTTI LIGHT/DIABETIC VERSION



Cranberry -Almond Biscotti Light/Diabetic Version image

This was developed from Mikekey's Recipe #257316 as I wanted to have a healthier version especially considering diabetes and fat.

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 30 biscotti

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/3 cups flour
1 cup Splenda granular
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
100 g egg substitute (or 2 eggs_ )
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons fat-free evaporated milk (optional)
1 cup sliced almonds
2 cups fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325ºF.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Beat egg substitute, egg white, and vanilla in a separate bowl until frothy.
  • Add egg mixture to dry ingredients, mixing just until moist, using an electric mixer on medium speed (I used a whisk).
  • Add almonds and cranberries; mix thoroughly.
  • On a floured surface, divide batter in half, knead 4 times by folding over, and pat each half into a log about 14 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide.
  • If you find the mixture is too dry, add 2 tbs of fat free evaporated milk.
  • Place on a cookie sheet and bake in oven for 30 minutes.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 300ºF.
  • Cut biscotti into 1/2 inch slices. Stand upright on cookie sheet and bake another 20 minutes.
  • Let cool and store in a loosely covered container.

ALMOND CRANBERRY BISCOTTI



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Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil or light olive oil (not EVOO because it has too much flavor)
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 3/4 cups unbleached flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds/pistachios/walnuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chocolate chips or bits (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300.
  • Mix together sugar, oil, eggs and extracts until combined well.
  • Add nuts, cranberries and chocolate, and mix.
  • Add flour, salt and baking powder. Mix well until it forms a thick cookie-like dough.
  • Divide dough in half, and place each half on a pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Wet hands liberally with water, and mold dough into 2 logs. They will be approximately 8-10 inches long, 4-5 inches wide, 1 inch tall.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 35 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool until logs can be handled (10-15 minutes).
  • Slice so they are approximately 3/4 inch thick. Slice at a slight angle, but not too much of one, so that they are not too long.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 275.
  • Place sliced biscotti on their side and bak for an additional 8 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, allow to cool.

CRANBERRY AND ALMOND BISCOTTI



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Ah the beauty of biscotti. You can't just chow down on a biscotti slice like any other cookie. Because of the nature of the biscotti (it is a very hard and dry cookie, meant to be dipped in coffee) you are forced to sit for a minute with a cup of coffee or tea and savor the biscotti and in the process relish in the joy of life...

Provided by cassie thornburg

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 c almond slices, toasted (i used trader joes)
1 tsp baking powder
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 1/4 c sugar
1/8 tsp salt
3 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c dried cranberries (i used trader joes orange essence cranberries)
zest of one lemon

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350 with rack in center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment (or you can do as I did and use the silpat for the first step).
  • 2. In the bowl of a mixer, combine the baking powder, flour, sugar and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, egg yolks and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients; mix on medium low until combined to a sticky dough. Stir in, by hand, the almonds, cranberries and zest.
  • 3. Blending the nuts and cranberries and zest....
  • 4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and sprinkle with more flour. Knead slightly. Shape into two 9" X 3 1/2" logs. Transfer to the baking sheet.
  • 5. Bake until the dough sets, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on the pan for 15 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 275. Slice the dough on a diagonal into 1/2 pieces; place, cut side down, on the baking sheet (this time use a piece of parchment). Bake for 20 minutes.
  • 6. Sliced on diagonal...
  • 7. Turn the pieces over and bake for another 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Biscotti will keep for several weeks in an airtight container at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling while you're baking.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately: Using the correct measurements is essential for successful baking. If you don't have a kitchen scale, use measuring cups that have been leveled off with a knife.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your biscotti will taste. Look for fresh cranberries and almonds, and use good-quality butter and flour.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make your biscotti tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help it to hold its shape while baking. If you're short on time, you can chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, but longer is better.
  • Bake the biscotti until they are golden brown: The biscotti should be firm to the touch when they are done. If you insert a toothpick into the center of a biscotti, it should come out clean.
  • Slice the biscotti while they are still warm: Once the biscotti are out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes before slicing them. This will help to prevent them from crumbling.
  • Store the biscotti in an airtight container: The biscotti will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Cranberry almond biscotti are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect biscotti every time.

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