Description
Cranberry Almond Biscotti are crunchy Italian cookies perfect for dipping in coffee or tea.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all purpose flour (270 grams)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ⅔ cup dried cranberries
- ⅔ cup whole almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat; set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and kosher salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to mix together the butter and sugar until creamy. Add in the eggs, beating after each addition, then add in the almond extract and mix until well combined. Pour in the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Add the cranberries and almonds to the dough. Mix together until well combined and the cranberries and almonds are evenly distributed.
- Scoop the dough onto prepared baking sheet. Divide the dough in half and shape it into two 8″x 3″ logs. Press the logs into long rectangles and smooth evenly. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the biscotti logs from the oven and let rest on baking sheet for 20 minutes or until cooled completely. Cut the logs into ½” to ¾” slices.
- Lay the biscotti flat on the prepared baking sheet. Return to the oven and bake for 15-25 minutes more (flipping halfway through), until golden brown on the edges. Remove from oven and let cool on wire rack.
Notes
- Feel free to add other flavors such as lemon zest or orange zest.
- You can use dried cherries or pistachios instead of cranberries and almonds.
- The dough should be slightly sticky; add more flour if overly wet.
- Ensure loaves are of equal size and thickness for even baking.
- Allow biscottis to cool completely on a wire rack after the second bake.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotti
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 33mg
Keywords: Cranberry Almond Biscotti, Biscotti, Italian cookies, Dessert