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Cranberry Almond Biscotti Recipe (Italian Cookie)

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By Janine Waite · Published on Dec 6, 2021
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This Cranberry Almond Biscotti Recipe is from an Italian chef. It’s a crumbly twice-baked cookie that’s not too sweet and slightly crunchy. It’s an easy cookie to make, and the second bake is to toast the biscotti. If you like chocolate, make sure to drizzle some melted chocolate on it after it’s baked. 
 
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I love this not-too-sweet cookie. You can add whatever you like to this wonderful biscotti. I did add toasted almond and coconut flakes. Then, of course, dried cranberries add a nice tang. I haven’t tried adding chocolate chips, but if you do, add a few so that the cookie doesn’t get too crumbly. 
 

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A while ago, I took a dessert cooking class in Seattle. And the Italian instructor made these delicious biscotti. And when I tasted her freshly baked cookies, I was pleasantly surprised that they were crumbly and delicious. You see, I’ve always had rather a hard biscotti that was so hard that it felt like it almost broke my teeth when I bit into them.  
 
Well, these aren’t like those hard as rock cookies! 
 
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I love this biscotti recipe because it makes quite a few cookies. And the slices are just the right amount of desserts that compliment a nice cup of coffee or tea. My husband is enjoying one this afternoon with this coffee. 
 
Ingredients to Add to Biscotti
 
  • Dried Cranberries
  • Sliced Almonds
  • White, Dark Chocolate Chips
  • Toffee Bits
  • Chopped Nuts
  • Shredded Coconut
  • Pistachios
 
I have quite a few cookie recipes over here on the blog. Make sure to check them out if you like to bake!
 
Amy’s Almond Cookies
 
The Best Crunchy Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookie
 
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
 
 
 
 

Cranberry Almond Biscotti

 

How to Make Cranberry Almond Biscotti

Step 1 – Mix Ingredients

Add hot water to dried cranberries and let sit for 10 minutes. Meantime, mix eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, orange
zest, cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Next, add the flour, almonds or pistachios, and cranberries (can add coconut) and stir until dough forms. 

Step 2 – Knead Dough

Turn out onto a heavily floured surface and knead until smooth (about twenty turns), adding more flour if too sticky to
work.

 

Step 3 – Make Dough Logs

Divide the dough in half and make two logs. The logs should be roughly 2 inches in width. Sprinkle with sugar. Carefully transfer the logs to an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them well apart.

 

Step 4 – Bake Cookies

Bake until golden brown and firm to the touch, about 30 minutes. Turn oven down to 275 degrees F.

 

Step 5 – Cut Baked Logs

Using a spatula, carefully transfer the logs to a work surface. Using a serrated knife, cut on the diagonal into 1/2 inch slices.

 

Step 6 – Toast Biscotti

Return the slices cut-side down to the baking sheet.  Bake until brown, about 20 minutes.

 

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Italian Cranberry Almond Biscotti

This Italian Cranberry Almond Biscotti is a crunchy cookie with a dark chocolate drizzle. It's an easy, delicious cookie that's baked twice.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time50 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: biscotti, Cookie recipe, cookies, italian cookies, italian dessert
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Janine Waite

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups dried cranberries
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup sugar plus extra for topping cookies
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp orange zest finely grated
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1¼ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp almond extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup almonds sliced
  • ¼ cup shredded coconut optional
  • 1½ cup chocolate chips use for melted chocolate

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Place the dried cranberries in a bowl with hot water to cover and let stand for 10 minutes.  Drain and set aside for later.
  • Meanwhile, mix eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, orange zest, cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt.
  • Next, add the flour, almonds or pistachios, and cranberries (can add coconut) and stir until dough forms. 
  • Turn onto a heavily floured surface and knead until smooth (about twenty turns), adding more flour if too sticky to work.
  • Divide the dough in half and make two logs. The logs should be roughly 2 inches in width. Sprinkle with sugar. Carefully transfer the logs to an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them well apart.
  • Bake until golden brown and firm to the touch, about 30 minutes. Then remove the cookies from the oven and turn the temperature down to 275°
  • Using a spatula, carefully transfer the logs to a work surface.  Using a serrated knife, cut on the diagonal into 1/2 inch slices.
  • Return the slices cut-side down to the baking sheet. Bake one side of the biscotti for 10 minutes. Then flip the cookies with the untoasted side up and bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool.  At this point, you can drizzle the optional melted chocolate on the cooled cookies.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. 

Melting Chocolate

  • Add about 2 inches to a pan and set it on the stovetop. Set the heat to medium to low and place a heat-proof bowl on top of the pan. Place chocolate in a glass bowl and stir the chocolate until melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @happyhappynester or tag #happyhappynester!
 
 
 
 
 
cranberry almond biscotti cookie recipe
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Cranberry almond biscotti is such a nice cookie to eat with a cup of tea or coffee. I hope you have a moment to make this delicious Italian cookie. 
 
Happy Baking, and thanks for stopping by today!
 
Cheers,
 
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  1. Daidri Smythe

    December 26, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    This looks delish!!! Can you believe I've never tried Biscotti before? I think I need to make this next week for sure! We also watched Love Actually and Elf during our holiday movie marathon and for some reason Elf made me laugh harder than ever before. I also took notice of all his fancy paper decorations. Based off your beautiful leaf garland you made this year you should definitely add more next year. 🙂

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    • Janine Waite

      January 16, 2015 at 4:29 am

      Hi Daidri,

      It was so wonderful meeting you today! I had the best afternoon ever! It felt like we were talking like a mile a minute! I have a feeling we are in for a great year with our blogs. :o)

      I'm glad that you might bake some Biscotti! It is so easy and the recipe makes a lot of cookies! I think they are nice to have any time of the year! I also, froze some this year and they held up well.

      We watched the same movies and I must agree, that this year, I found Elf a ton funnier! What a awesome holiday movie! Unfortunately most the time I was looking at the white paper decor!

      Thanks so much for all your inspiration, my new friend!

  2. Lisa @ Texas Decor

    December 27, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    That biscotti looks delish! I love anything with almond in it, so this is something I'd love!

    Reply
    • Janine Waite

      January 16, 2015 at 4:31 am

      Hi Lisa,

      You'll have to make these yummy cookies! This recipe makes a lot. Also, you can add whatever ingredients you like, chocolate chips, orange zest etc.

      Sorry for the later reply! I'm so behind on everything!

  3. Colette Joseph

    January 20, 2015 at 8:37 pm

    HOW did I miss this post?
    I want to bite my monitor.

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