Best 6 Cranberry Orange Almond Biscotti Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable Cranberry Orange Almond Biscotti, a symphony of flavors that harmonize perfectly in every bite. This classic Italian cookie is meticulously crafted with a delightful blend of dried cranberries, sweet oranges, and crunchy almonds, resulting in a textural masterpiece that is both visually appealing and incredibly satisfying. The addition of orange zest and juice infuses each biscotti with a burst of citrusy freshness, while the touch of vanilla extract rounds out the flavor profile with a subtle warmth. Indulge in these charming cookies as an afternoon treat with a cup of tea or as a delightful dessert after a hearty meal.

Additionally, discover the art of creating irresistibly soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, a timeless classic that never fails to delight. Dive into the world of decadent Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies, where rich chocolate chunks melt in your mouth, leaving you craving more. Explore the delightful combination of flavors in the Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, a nostalgic treat that exudes wholesome goodness. And for those seeking a touch of elegance, the Pistachio Cranberry Biscotti offers a sophisticated blend of nutty and tart flavors. Embark on a culinary adventure and let these exquisite recipes guide you towards baking perfection.

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CRANBERRY ALMOND BISCOTTI



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I modified a recipe to make this a darker biscotti. For a richer almond flavor, use almond extract instead of the vanilla.

Provided by KATHIANNE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 egg whites
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¾ cup sliced almonds
1 cup sweetened-dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
  • Combine dry ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl. Whisk together eggs, egg whites, and vanilla or almond extract in a separate mixing bowl.
  • Add egg mixture to dry ingredients, mixing just until moist, using an electric mixer on medium speed. Add dried cranberries and almonds; mix thoroughly.
  • On floured surface, divide batter in half and pat each half into a log approximately 14 inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick. Place on a cookie sheet and bake 30 minutes or until firm. Cool on a wire rack about 10 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
  • Cut biscotti on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place cut biscotti upright on a cookie sheet, spacing them about an inch apart, and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Let cool and store in a loosely covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 91.6 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE BISCOTTI



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I received this recipe from a friend, and it's great! I use the convection bake setting on my oven, so it's usually 50 degrees hotter than normal ovens. you may want to add 50 degrees depending on your oven.

Provided by bubbles52793

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Cranberry

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup butter at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 (6 ounce) package sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®), or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl until mixture is creamy. Beat in eggs, orange zest, orange extract, and almond extract.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; mix dry ingredients into moist ingredients to make a stiff dough. Mix sweetened cranberries into dough. Form dough into a ball, cut into halves, and shape each half into a log. Place logs onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Let logs cool completely on wire racks.
  • Cut logs into slices on a slight diagonal and lay the slices on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake biscotti until crisp and lightly golden brown, about 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 256.7 mg, Sugar 27.1 g

CRANBERRY ALMOND BISCOTTI



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"A fellow stay-at-home mom gave me this recipe so we could enjoy our latte breaks more affordably with homemade biscotti," says Evelyn Bethards Wohlers of Columbia, Maryland. "I modified the original version by using a sugar substitute and reducing the carbohydrates and fat. Tangy dried cranberries and spices give it delicious flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 32 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 eggs
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons molasses
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1 cup sugar
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped white candy coating

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, egg whites, molasses and extract. Beat in sugar substitute. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to egg mixture (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface. Knead in almonds and cranberries. Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a 12-in. x 3-in. rectangle. Transfer to a baking sheet coated with cooking spray., Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; with a serrated knife, cut each loaf into 16 slices. Place slices cut side down on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until firm, turning once. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Drizzle over biscotti. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ORANGE ALMOND BISCOTTI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h

Yield 50 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
3 large eggs, plus 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
Zest of 1 orange, peeled with a vegetable peeler, no pith, finely chopped
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped dry roasted unsalted almonds
Sanding sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt with an electric mixer in a medium bowl. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add the extract, orange zest and almonds, mixing to make a somewhat sticky dough.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead just until it comes together. Halve the dough and shape into 2 logs, approximately 12 by 2 inches. Transfer the logs the prepared pan, spacing them about 3 inches apart. Brush the dough all over with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sanding sugar, if desired. Bake until they are firm and golden in color, about 45 minutes. Transfer the logs with a metal spatula to a cutting board and cool for a few minutes.
  • Cut the logs with a serrated knife on an angle into 1/2-inch slices. Lay them cut side down on the pan. Return to the oven and bake until golden brown on 1 side, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven, flip biscotti and continue to bake until golden, about 10 minutes more. Transfer to a rack to cool.
  • Store biscotti for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
  • Cook's Note: These biscotti are traditional and very crunchy. They are made for dunking.
  • Tip: Serve with Kahlua Eggnog.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE BISCOTTI



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Dried cranberries and orange peel partner in a classic twice-baked cookie made for dunking.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir together sugar, oil, orange peel, vanilla and eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth. On ungreased cookie sheet, shape half of dough at a time into 10x3-inch rectangle.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cookie sheet 15 minutes. Cut rectangle crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Turn slices cut sides down on cookie sheet.
  • Bake about 15 minutes longer, turning once, until crisp and light brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY ORANGE BISCOTTI



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These vegan, gluten free Cranberry Orange Biscotti are delicious with a cup of tea or after dinner as a light (or lite) treat. http://www.elanaspantry.com/cranberry-orange-biscotti/

Provided by Elanas Pantry

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 baby biscotti, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups blanched almond flour
1 tablespoon arrowroot
1/4 teaspoon celtic sea salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup agave nectar
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup pistachios

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine almond flour, arrowroot powder, salt and baking soda.
  • Pulse until ingredients are well combined.
  • Pulse in agave nectar and orange zest until the dough forms a ball.
  • Remove dough from food processor and work in cranberries and pistachios with your hands.
  • Form dough into 2 logs on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 15 minutes, then remove from oven and cool for 1 hour.
  • Cut the logs into ½ inch slices on the diagonal with a very sharp knife.
  • Spread slices out on a baking sheet and bake at 300° for 12-15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool, set, and become crispy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.8, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 112.1, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they should be thawed before using.
  • If you don't have orange zest, you can use 1 teaspoon of orange extract.
  • Be sure to toast the almonds before using them. This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • The biscotti dough will be sticky, so be sure to flour your hands before shaping it.
  • If you don't have a biscotti slicer, you can use a sharp knife to cut the biscotti logs into slices.
  • Biscotti can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

These Cranberry Orange Almond Biscotti are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you enjoy them on their own, dunked in coffee, or served with a dollop of whipped cream, these biscotti are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!

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