Best 5 Lemon Cranberry Biscotti Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with these tantalizing lemon cranberry biscotti, a classic Italian treat that combines the vibrant zest of lemon with the tangy sweetness of cranberries. These crispy twice-baked cookies boast a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them an ideal accompaniment to your morning coffee or a delightful treat for any occasion. This recipe provides detailed instructions for creating these delectable biscotti, along with variations that cater to different dietary preferences, including gluten-free and vegan options. Discover the joy of homemade biscotti and impress your friends and family with this irresistible treat.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY LEMON BISCOTTI RECIPE



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This easy and festive Cranberry Lemon Biscotti recipe is perfect for the holidays. A crunchy Italian cookie flavored with lemon, cinnamon, and dried cranberries will be everyone's favorite on the cookie platter!

Provided by Karrie | Tasty Ever After

Categories     Breakfast     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries (, chopped)
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup oil ((vegetable or canola))
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F/176C degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then add the dried cranberries, sugar, oil, and extracts. Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and mix together well, until a dough is formed and is slightly stiff, but still soft.
  • Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into two equal pieces. Form each dough piece into a small rectangular loaf. Place loaves on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on sheet for 5 minutes.
  • Reduce oven to 300F/148C degrees. Remove slightly cooled biscotti loaves from the pan and cut into 15 (½-3/4") slices on the diagonal with a sharp knife. Place the slices back on the baking sheet and bake for additional 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and transfer biscotti to a wire rack and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 24 mg, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRANBERRY BISCOTTI



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This cranberry biscotti is the perfect hostess gift for the holidays. Pack it into a festive Christmas tin and top with a pretty bow. —Darlene King, Regina, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup ground almonds
1 cup dried cranberries, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla until well-blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into egg mixture. Stir in ground almonds and cranberries (mixture will be stiff)., Divide dough in half. Using lightly floured hands, shape each portion into a 9x3-in. rectangle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, about 25 minutes., Cool on pans on wire racks until firm. Reduce oven setting to 325°. Transfer baked rectangles to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut diagonally into 1/2-in. slices. Place on baking sheets, cut side down., Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes per side. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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

LEMON , CRANBERRY BISCOTTI WITH A HINT OF CARDAMOM



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Make and share this Lemon , Cranberry Biscotti With a Hint of Cardamom recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 2 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon extract
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1/4 cup dried cranberries
cooking spray
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 -5 drops yellow food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  • Combine flour, sugar,cardamom and baking powder in a large bowl.
  • Combine rind, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, extract, oil, and eggs, and add to flour mixture, mix in cranberries stirring until well-blended (dough will be dry and crumbly).
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 7 to 8 times.
  • Divide dough in half.
  • Shape each portion into an 8-inch-long roll.
  • Place rolls 6 inches apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; flatten each roll to 1-inch thickness.
  • Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the rolls from baking sheet; cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
  • Cut each roll diagonally into 15 (1/2-inch) slices.
  • Place the slices, cut sides down, on baking sheet.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325° bake for 10 minutes.
  • Turn cookies over; bake an additional 10 minutes (the cookies will be slightly soft in center but will harden as they cool).
  • Remove from baking sheet, and cool completely on wire rack.
  • Combine 1 tablespoon lemon juice, yellow food coloring and powdered sugar, and drizzle over the biscotti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1094.8, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 253.8, Sodium 378.3, Carbohydrate 221.1, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 112.9, Protein 21.9

LEMON CRANBERRY BISCOTTI



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Yield 24 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients:2-1/4 cups (550 mL) all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 mL) Pure Via Granulated sweetener*
1 cup (250 ml) dried cranberries
2 tbsp (30 ml) grated lemon peel
2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder
3 large eggs
3 tbsp (45 ml) butter, melted
2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla

Steps:

  • Preparation:1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). 2. Combine flour, Pure Via, cranberries, lemon peel and baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, butter, lemon juice and vanilla until well blended. 3. Pour liquid ingredients over dry ingredients. Stir together using a rubber spatula until a stiff dough is formed. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead in any remaining bits of dough. Divide dough in half. Gently form each half into a log 12 x 11/2 inches. Place on a parchment paper covered baking sheet, leaving at least 3 inches between the logs. Flatten the top of each with the palm of your hand until the log is 2-inches wide. Bake 23 to 25 minutes or until the top of the log is firm to the touch. 4. Cool the logs completely on the baking sheet on a wire rack. 5. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (150°C). Carefully remove the cooled logs to a cutting board. Cut each diagonally into 1/2-inch wide slices. Place on the same baking sheet. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until slices are dry and light golden in colour. Cool biscotti on baking sheet on a wire rack. Store at room temperature in container with tight fitting lid. *Or substitute 24 packets Pure Via sweetener. Additional dessert ideas are available at www.purevia.ca.Note that stevia, the sweetener in Pure Via, is also known as steviol glycosides. Nutritional information per serving (2 biscotti): Calories: 83, Sodium: 68 mg, Fat: 2 g, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Cholesterol: 27 mg, Protein: 2 g www.newscanada.com

Tips:

  • Use fresh, juicy cranberries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any lemon zest, you can use 1 teaspoon of lemon extract.
  • Be sure to slice the biscotti thinly before baking them. This will help them crisp up nicely.
  • If you want your biscotti to be extra crunchy, you can bake them for a few minutes longer.
  • Store the biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

These lemon cranberry biscotti are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and beautiful to look at. Plus, they're a great way to use up any leftover cranberries you may have. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these biscotti a try. You won't be disappointed!

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