Description
This Cranberry Orange Biscotti boasts an irresistible blend of zesty orange and tart cranberries, perfect for snacking or gifting during the holidays. Simple to prepare, this delightful treat beautifully complements your favorite warm beverages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium-sized egg
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup + 2 Tbsp (125 grams) sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 medium-sized orange zest
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cups + 1 Tbsp (260 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- â…› teaspoon fine salt
- 1 cup (100 grams) toasted hazelnuts (optional)
- 1 ¼ cup (160 grams) dried cranberries
- 1 egg (to brush the biscotti logs)
- 3 tablespoons coarse pearl sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 360°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat the egg, egg yolk, and sugar until pale and fluffy. Mix in melted butter, vanilla, honey, and orange zest.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, then fold in cranberries and hazelnuts.
- Shape the dough into 2 or 3 logs and flatten slightly.
- Brush tops with beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool logs for 10 minutes before slicing into ½-inch pieces.
- Place cut biscotti back on the baking sheet and bake at 250°F (120°C) for an additional 20 minutes until crispy.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Store biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
For longer storage, freeze biscotti for up to three months; reheat before serving.
Avoid overmixing to keep the biscotti airy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotti
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg