Cranberry-Orange Biscotti

Two biscotti slices with visible dried cranberries and one side dipped in white chocolate, placed on a wooden surface with scattered cranberries.

Cranberry-Orange Biscotti

A basic biscotti recipe, with the addition of dried fruit and zest. A simple dip in some white chocolate, and you'll have a lovely treat to share. BONUS: it makes the house smell amazing!

Course Snack

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 224kcal

Author Kylee Ayotte

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter softened
2 teaspoons grated orange zest the zest of 1 orange
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2/3 cup dried cranberries
White chocolate for dipping optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder and set aside.
Beat together 3/4 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup butter (softened), 2 teaspoons grated orange zest, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Mix in each one of the 2 large eggs, 1 at a time.
Add the flour mixture and mix just until blended, then stir in 2/3 cup dried cranberries.
Form the dough into a 12-inch long, 3-inch wide log on the baking sheet.
Bake for 40 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.
Using a serrated knife, cut the log on a diagonal into slices (about ¾ inch thick).
Arrange the biscotti on the baking sheet.
Bake the biscotti again, for 15 minutes, until they are golden brown.
Transfer the biscotti to a rack and cool completely.
Optional: Melt the white chocolate, dip the bottom of the biscotti and let cool and set.

Notes

Mix it up!

1 tsp of vanilla or almond extract will boost the flavor, if you wish!
Use raisins, dried blueberries, apricots - any kind of dried fruit works well! ( I love me some lemon/blueberry)
Use lemon zest in place of the orange zest for a different flavor.

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