Best 20 Cranberry Biscotti Recipes

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Cranberry biscotti is a delightful Italian cookie that has a crunchy texture and a sweet and tart flavor. The combination of cranberries, nuts, and spices make this a unique and flavorful treat. Crafting the perfect cranberry biscotti requires careful attention to detail and the right ingredients. This guide will provide you with an easy-to-follow recipe to create your own cranberry biscotti. We'll discuss the tools and ingredients needed, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to mix, shape, and bake the biscotti. Additionally, we'll offer tips for achieving the perfect texture and flavor, and suggest variations on the classic recipe to suit your taste.

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CRANBERRY PISTACHIO BISCOTTI



Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti image

The red and green make a great Christmas cookie. Have used other nuts instead of pistachios with success. If your pistachios are salted, omit the 1/4 teaspoon salt from the recipe.

Provided by Gerry Meyer

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup light olive oil
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup dried cranberries
1 ½ cups pistachio nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together oil and sugar until well blended. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts, then beat in the eggs. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually stir into egg mixture. Mix in cranberries and nuts by hand.
  • Divide dough in half. Form two logs (12x2 inches) on a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Dough may be sticky; wet hands with cool water to handle dough more easily.
  • Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until logs are light brown. Remove from oven, and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • Cut logs on diagonal into 3/4 inch thick slices. Lay on sides on parchment covered cookie sheet. Bake approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until dry; cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 55.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CRANBERRY ALMOND BISCOTTI



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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

CRANBERRY BISCOTTI



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This cranberry biscotti is the perfect hostess gift for the holidays. Pack it into a festive Christmas tin and top with a pretty bow. —Darlene King, Regina, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup ground almonds
1 cup dried cranberries, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla until well-blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into egg mixture. Stir in ground almonds and cranberries (mixture will be stiff)., Divide dough in half. Using lightly floured hands, shape each portion into a 9x3-in. rectangle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, about 25 minutes., Cool on pans on wire racks until firm. Reduce oven setting to 325°. Transfer baked rectangles to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut diagonally into 1/2-in. slices. Place on baking sheets, cut side down., Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes per side. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE BISCOTTI



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I received this recipe from a friend, and it's great! I use the convection bake setting on my oven, so it's usually 50 degrees hotter than normal ovens. you may want to add 50 degrees depending on your oven.

Provided by bubbles52793

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Cranberry

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup butter at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 293.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 256.7 mg, Sugar 27.1 g

CRANBERRY-WALNUT BISCOTTI



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Cranberry-walnut biscotti is a great little addition to your morning coffee and always great around the holidays!

Provided by kfantozzi

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 104.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 30.7 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

CRANBERRY AND PISTACHIO BISCOTTI



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This tasty biscotti is studded with dried cranberries and crunchy pistachios. It's delicious with tea or coffee. -Diane Gruber, Sioux City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup chopped pistachios
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended. Beat in eggs, then extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well (dough will be stiff). Stir in pistachios and cranberries., Divide dough in half. With floured hands, shape each half into a 12-in. x 2-in. rectangle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until set. , Place pan on wire rack. When cool enough to handle, transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

WHITE CHOCOLATE-CRANBERRY BISCOTTI



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The original version of this recipe was handed down from my great-aunt. Through the years, my mother and I have tried different flavor combinations...this is a favorite for all. -Brenda Keith, Talent, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup vanilla or white chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and vanilla chips. Divide dough into three portions. , On ungreased baking sheets, shape each portion into a 10-in. x 2-in. rectangle. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes. , Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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-PISTACHIO BISCOTTI



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This recipe for cranberry-pistachio biscotti is adapted from "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup boiling water
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
3 large eggs, plus 1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Place cranberries in a small bowl; add boiling water. Let stand until plump, about 15 minutes. Drain, and set aside. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add 3 eggs, one at a time, beating to incorporate after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in vanilla. Add flour mixture, and mix on low speed until combined. Mix in cranberries and pistachios.
  • Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each piece into a 16-by-2-inch log, and transfer to prepared baking sheet, about 3 inches apart. With the palm of your hand, flatten logs slightly. Brush beaten egg over surface of the dough logs, and sprinkle generously with sugar.
  • Bake, rotating sheet halfway through, until logs are slightly firm to touch, about 25 minutes. Transfer logs on parchment paper to a wire rack to cool slightly, about 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
  • Place logs on a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut logs crosswise on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place a wire rack on a large rimmed baking sheet. Arrange slices, cut sides down, on rack. Bake until firm to touch, about 30 minutes. Remove pan from oven; let biscotti cool completely on rack. Biscotti can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

CRANBERRY ALMOND BISCOTTI



Cranberry Almond Biscotti image

"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.

WHITE CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO AND CRANBERRY BISCOTTI



White Chocolate Pistachio and Cranberry Biscotti image

Over the years, I've adapted my most-requested biscotti recipe to add some of my favorite ingredients: cranberries, white chocolate and pistachios. These biscotti keep and freeze well. —Susan Nelson, Newbury Park, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white baking chips
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup pistachios

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. Stir in chips, cranberries and pistachios. , Divide dough in half. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, with lightly floured hands, shape each portion of dough into a 10x1-1/2-in. rectangle. Bake 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned., Place pans on wire racks. When cool enough to handle, transfer rectangles to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1/2-in. slices. Place slices cut side down on baking sheets. Bake 6-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PECAN-CRANBERRY BISCOTTI



Pecan-Cranberry Biscotti image

Pecans work well in this recipe, but you can substitute your favorite nut.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup dried cranberries
Zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Finely chop half the pecans, and leave remaining ones in halves; set aside.
  • In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine baking powder, flour, sugar, and salt. In a bowl, beat eggs, yolks, and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients; mix on medium low until sticky dough is formed. Stir in pecans, cranberries, and zest.
  • Turn dough out onto well-floured board; sprinkle with flour, and knead slightly. Shape into 9-by-3 1/2-inch logs. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Reduce oven to 275 degrees.
  • On cutting board, cut logs on diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Return pieces cut side down to baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted, about 20 minutes. Turn over. Bake until slightly dry, about 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Store in airtight container.

CRANBERRY WALNUT BISCOTTI



Cranberry Walnut Biscotti image

A chocolate drizzle lends a little sweetness to biscotti loaded with walnuts and dried cranberries. Before your family has a chance to eat them all, wrap some up to give as gifts!-Joan Duckworth, Lee's Summit, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and vanilla; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts and cranberries (dough will be sticky)., Divide dough in half. On a greased baking sheet, with lightly floured hands, shape each half into a 10x2-1/2-in. rectangle. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. , Carefully remove to wire racks; cool 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over biscotti. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g 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



Cranberry-Almond Biscotti image

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.

ORANGE CRANBERRY BISCOTTI



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These fragrant biscotti are even more wonderful dipped in chocolate.

Provided by SARA LEE

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Orange Liqueur

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ cup chopped dried cranberries
¾ cup toasted and chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Stir in the orange zest and orange liqueur. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon, stir into the creamed mixture, then stir in the almonds and dried cranberries.
  • On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough in half. Roll each half into a log about 1 1/2 inches wide and 10 inches long. Set the rolls lengthwise on a baking sheet at least 3 inches apart, and flatten slightly.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm to the touch and slightly brown on the top.
  • Cool for 10 to 15 minutes, then slice each log crosswise, at a diagonal, into 1/2 inch wide slices. Lay them cut side down on the baking sheet and return to the oven for ten minutes, turn them over and bake for 10 more minutes. Cool on wire racks, store in an airtight container. These keep for over a month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 105.8 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

CRANBERRY-PISTACHIO CORNMEAL BISCOTTI



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Green pistachios and red cranberries combine to make a cookie perfect for Christmas. Cornmeal gives these biscotti an extra crumbly and sandy texture, while the dried cranberries add a chewy element.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chopped pistachios

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in center. Whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
  • Put butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until smooth. Add sugar and mix until pale and fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time, until well combined. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture all at once; mix until just combined. Add lemon zest, cranberries, and pistachios and mix until combined.
  • Transfer dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pat into a log that is roughly 14 by 3 1/2 inches. Bake until firm, lightly browned, and slightly cracked on top, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool on sheet on a wire rack, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer log to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake cookies, rotating sheet halfway through, until they begin to brown at edges, 15 to 18 minutes.

ALMOND CRANBERRY APRICOT BISCOTTI



Almond Cranberry Apricot Biscotti image

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-ORANGE BISCOTTI



Cranberry-Orange Biscotti image

These are great frozen to eat later just bake and cool cookies as directed. Place in airtight freezer container. Seal, label, and freeze up to 3 months.

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 40 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
2/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
4 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup chopped crystallized ginger (optional)

Steps:

  • Place cranberries in a small bowl. Heat orange juice in a small saucepan until warm; pour over berries and let stand 10 to 15 minutes or until cranberries are soft. Drain well, pressing berries to remove excess liquid. Discard juice; set cranberries aside.
  • Beat butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar and baking powder; beat until combined. Beat in eggs and orange peel. Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Stir in cranberries and ginger.
  • Divide dough into three portions. With lightly floured hands, shape each portion into a 9x2-inch log; place logs 3 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes or until tops are lightly browned. Cool on pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F. Cut each roll diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Place slices upright on cookie sheet, leaving 1/2 inch between slices. Bake in 300 degree F oven for 15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks and cool. Store up to 3 days in a covered container at room temperature or freeze up to 3 months in a freezer container. Makes about 40.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.9, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 33.7, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 1.1

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!

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cranberries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any orange zest, you can use lemon zest instead.
  • Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before slicing and baking.
  • Bake the biscotti until they are golden brown and firm.
  • Let the biscotti cool completely before dipping them in chocolate.

Conclusion:

Cranberry biscotti are a delicious and festive holiday treat. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their tart and tangy flavor, these biscotti are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.

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