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Orange Cranberry Biscotti

Orange Cranberry Biscotti for Your Cozy Holiday Gatherings

This Orange Cranberry Biscotti delivers the perfect balance of chewy and crunchy, making it a festive treat for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 biscotti
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Biscotti Base
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt essential for flavor balance
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice best results when fresh
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder for rising
  • 2 large eggs for binding and moisture
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free if needed
  • 1 cup dried cranberries avoid fresh fruit
  • zest of 1 orange use fresh for best flavor
Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar for sweetness and glaze
  • to consistency cup fresh orange juice use for glaze

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • Serrated Knife
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, salt, and orange juice until creamy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Sift in flour and baking powder, folding until just combined. Add cranberries and orange zest, folding in.
  5. Shape the dough into a log on the baking sheet, about 4 inches wide and 12 inches long.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes, remove and cool for 5 minutes.
  7. Slice the log into ½-inch thick pieces and arrange cut-side down for second bake.
  8. Bake the slices for another 10 minutes, flip them, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  9. Let cool for 3-5 minutes. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled biscotti.
  10. Serve once the glaze has set, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscottiCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

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