Cranberry Almond Biscotti Recipe
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4.7
Cranberry Almond Biscotti Recipe
Description
This Cranberry Almond Biscotti recipe blends light olive oil with sugar and both vanilla and almond extracts to create a flavorful dough enriched with dried cranberries and whole almonds. The dry ingredients are carefully combined, then integrated into the wet mixture to form a sticky dough.
The dough is shaped into a log and baked at 300°F until lightly browned, then cooled to firm up before slicing. Each slice is laid on its side and baked again at a lower temperature to dry out and develop the classic biscotti crunch.
The finished biscotti pairs well with coffee or tea, offering a crisp texture that softens slightly when dipped in hot drinks. The process of making the dough handles stickiness by wetting hands for easier shaping, ensuring a manageable workflow.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil light
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 2 egg
- 1 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup craisins
- 1 1/2 cups almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, vanilla, almond extracts and eggs.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. In small portions, slowly mix the dry ingredients into the egg mixture.
- Using a spatula, mix in the cranberry and almonds.
- On a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, form a log out of the biscotti dough. If the dough is on the stickier side, wet your hands with cool water for easier handling.
- Bake the log for 35 minutes, or until it turns light brown. Remove the log from the oven and set it aside to cool for 30 minutes before you attempt to slice it. Reduce oven heat to 275°F.
- Cut log diagonal into 3/4-inch thick slices. Lay each piece on its side on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for approximately 8-10 minutes. Pull the biscotti out of the oven and allow it to cool.
- Serve the biscotti with coffee or tea. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Units
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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