CRANBERRY ORANGE ALMOND BISCOTTI

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While searching for biscotti recipes, I figured I'd whip up my own. I am pleasantly surprised! The family loves these. They are delicious by themselves, with tea, cocoa, milk, and coffee (yes, we have tried them all ways). I love the vanilla drizzle but I can see omitting it if you don't wish to add additional sweetness.

Provided by Sea Sun

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

COOKIE
1/2 c butter (softened)
1 c sugar
3 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp orange extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 1/4 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
2/3 c cranberries (dried, sweetened)
2/3 c almonds (slivered)
DRIZZLE
1/2 c white chocolate chips
2 tsp vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees and toast almonds by placing on a cookie sheet. Bake until they are lightly golden (about 7-10 minutes). Remove from oven and set aside.
  • 2. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add extracts.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and almonds, cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  • 4. Cut dough in half. On a floured surface, shape each half into a loaf 2 inches in diameter. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
  • 5. Cool for 5 minutes. Cut diagonally into 1 inch slices. Place slices on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 9-10 minutes.
  • 6. Turn slices over, bake for 10 more minutes or until cookies are golden brown. Transfer to cooling racks and allow to cool.
  • 7. If desired, melt white baking chips and vegetable shortening in a bowl by microwaving. Check every 20 seconds and mix, making sure you don't overheat or it will "seize up". Get it to the point where it is thin enough to drizzle, or use pastry bag to pipe. Let dry.

Mdbodrudoza Islam
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These biscotti are a bit too hard for my taste. I think I'll bake them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Prithibi Khan
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I love the festive colors of these biscotti. They're perfect for Christmas or any other holiday party.


Sunny Malik
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These biscotti are a great make-ahead snack. They're perfect for when you're craving something sweet and crunchy.


Sarath Wijesooriya
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed these biscotti. The orange and almond flavors really shine through.


Jx Jakariya
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These biscotti are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.


DJ Dietsch
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I love the chewy texture of these biscotti. They're perfect for dunking in coffee or tea.


Gulsher Malik
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These biscotti are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Felisa rosalinda Mangu abeso
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I've made these biscotti several times now, and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


Jason McLean
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These biscotti are the perfect holiday gift. They're festive and delicious, and everyone loves them.


markzzz xD
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves biscotti. They're a delicious and easy-to-make treat.


hari aashu
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Overall, I thought these biscotti were pretty good. They were easy to make and had a nice flavor.


Tiffany Davis
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my biscotti didn't turn out as expected.


Zyar Usf
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These biscotti were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little bit of butter to the dough next time.


Atoll Mwas
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I love the almond flavor in these biscotti. It adds a nice crunch and makes them extra special.


Zebulun Ajiero
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These are the best biscotti I've ever had! The cranberries and orange give them a lovely flavor.


Cecilia Loehman
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I've never made biscotti before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The biscotti turned out great and were the perfect addition to my morning coffee.


Erika Nance
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I made these biscotti for a holiday party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


edit kid
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These biscotti were a hit! They were so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of cranberries, orange, and almonds.