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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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 224 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated 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

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Sift together flour and baking powder and set aside.
  3. Beat together the sugar, butter, zest and salt.
  4. Mix in the eggs, 1 at a time.
  5. Add the flour mixture and mix just until blended, then stir in the cranberries.
  6. Form the dough into a 12-inch long, 3-inch wide log on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.
  8. Using a serrated knife, cut the log on a diagonal into slices (about ¾ inch thick).
  9. Arrange the biscotti on the baking sheet.
  10. Bake the biscotti again, for 15 minutes, until they are golden brown.
  11. Transfer the biscotti to a rack and cool completely.
  12. 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.

Nutrition Information

Calories 224kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 127mg (5%) Potassium 95mg (3%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 275IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224

% Daily Value*

Calories 224kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 127mg 5%
Potassium 95mg 2%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 275IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.