Description
These Cranberry Orange Biscotti bring together the sweetness of cranberries and the zest of oranges, creating an irresistible treat. Simple to prepare, they are ideal for coffee breaks or festive gatherings, offering a delicious crunch with every bite.
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
- Zest of 2–3 medium oranges
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cups + 1 Tbsp (260 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- â…› 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 (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 360°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg, egg yolk, and sugar until pale and fluffy, then mix in melted butter, vanilla, honey, and orange zest.
- Gently incorporate the dry mixture and add cranberries and hazelnuts to form a sticky dough.
- Shape the dough into 2 or 3 logs on a floured surface and press down slightly.
- Brush the logs with beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Cool for 10 minutes, lower oven to 250°F (120°C), slice the logs diagonally, and bake cut-side up for another 20 minutes.
- Cool completely on a wire rack and enjoy.
Notes
Use fresh orange zest for the best flavor.
If the dough is sticky, wet your hands to handle it easily.
Store biscotti in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotti
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg