Description
Cranberry Orange Biscotti is a delightful blend of sweet cranberries and zesty orange in a crunchy treat that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing. It’s a delicious addition to your holiday baking and a cozy companion to your coffee or tea!
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
- ⅛ 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.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- In a mixer, beat egg, egg yolk, and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add melted butter, vanilla, honey, and orange zest to wet ingredients.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet and incorporate dried cranberries and hazelnuts.
- Shape dough into logs and place on the baking sheet, flattening slightly.
- Brush the logs with beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool logs for 10 minutes then slice into ½-inch pieces.
- Bake slices at 250°F (120°C) for 10 minutes on each side, until crunchy.
Notes
For vegan option, use flaxseed egg and dairy-free butter.
Swap hazelnuts for walnuts or omit for nut-free version.
Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotti
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
