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    Home » Popular » Cookies

    December 4, 2018 Baking

    Cranberry Almond Biscotti-easy Italian biscotti recipe

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    Italian Cranberry Almond Biscotti are a delicious addition to your Christmas cookie tray. Filled with dried cranberries and almonds, these delightful cookies are perfect for dunking in your latte on your coffee break.

    The holidays are the perfect time to get out your favorite cookie recipes and even try something new! We bake biscotti all through December at least once a week. These Cranberry Almond Biscotti are delicious and what you should add to your Christmas cookie tray.

    So here we are just weeks from Christmas and I may be panicking a little. Panicking because I want to have about 6 dozen biscotti already baked and ready to gift. At least I have a little start with my cookie baking with these fabulous Cranberry and Almond Biscotti!

    overhead image of cranberry almond biscotti on a baking tray

    How did it even happen that I coordinated this post to share with all of you on National Cookie Day is something short of a miracle. They should have a National Biscotti Day and you should bake these in honor of this day!!

    What ingredients are in cranberry almond biscotti?

    Here is what you need to get these cookies in the oven (full recipe below)

    • all-purpose flour
    • baking powder
    • ground cinnamon
    • packed dark or light brown sugar
    • unsalted melted butter
    • eggs
    • sea salt
    • vanilla extract
    • dried cranberries
    • almonds

    What is it about biscotti baking that seems intimidating?

    It could be the whole concept of having to bake them twice. It’s really not that big of a deal. You just have to let the logs cool a bit once you bake them.

    The next step is to slice them and bake again: biscotti (twice baked!). Make sure there is a little flour on your clean surface. The little bit of flour does help when you roll out your logs. The best thing is these biscotti get even better on the 2nd and 3rd day (if they’re not all gone!). They make the perfect gift for your favorite friends or loved ones.

    overhead image of cranberry almond biscotti on a baking sheet

    What are biscotti?

    Biscotti are traditional Italian cookies. Classic biscotti cookies are crisp and dry, which make them ideal for dipping in your hot coffee, latte or tea. Biscotti in Italian means twice cookies (bis: twice, cotto: cooked, past participle of couch, ‘to cook’).

    The dough is first shaped into the logs (two for this particular recipe) and baked (see full recipe below).

    overhead image of biscotti dough on baking sheets

    When the log cools, it is sliced on a diagonal and the cookies get baked a second round until they are the perfect crispiness. Some classic biscotti flavors are almond, anise and vanilla. 

    How long do biscotti last?

    Once the biscotti have come to room temperature, store them in a an airtight container. They should fresh for 1-2 weeks in the container. You could also wrap the biscotti and place them in a zip lock plastic back and they will store for up to 3 months in the freezer.

    How to make mini biscotti?

    To make small biscotti, shape the dough into 4 logs instead of two. The smaller logs will require less baking time so be sure to check them at about 15 minutes.

     

    image of cookies baking on a tray

    Can I freeze these apricot almond biscotti?

    Yes, they freeze nicely. Once they have cooled down, place the biscotti in a large zipped lock freezer bag. Or you could wrap them in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container (something that is freezer safe). 

    When ready to enjoy, defrost on the counter the night before. Freezes for up to 2 months. 

    overhead image of biscotti on a baking sheet

    Some more of my favorite Italian biscotti recipes you may enjoy:

    • Hazelnut and Dried Cherry Biscotti
    • Banana Bread Biscotti
    • Cranberry Almond Biscotti
    • Fig and Walnut Biscotti

    I am thinking these are way better than any thing you will find at the popular coffee place down the street. They are homemade with love. They are perfect for your afternoon coffee break by yourself or with a friend. Happy Baking!!! xx

    This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See my privacy policy for details.

    Just a quick request: if you enjoyed cranberry almond biscotti as much as we did, would you kindly leave us a 5-star rating and a short (or long!)comment–the ratings are what helps get our recipes and hard work discovered, so we can keep leaving you more delish recipes!

    Your comments mean the world to me….and I really SMILE when I read them. Thank you so much! XX

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    Cranberry Almond Biscotti

    Italian Cranberry Almond Biscotti are a delicious addition to your Christmas cookie tray. Filled with dried cranberries and almonds, these delightful cookies are perfect for dunking in your latte on your coffee break.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: biscotti, Christmas, cranberry
    Servings: 20 biscotti
    Author: Lora

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • 2/3 cup packed dark or light brown sugar
    • 4 tbs unsalted melted butter
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
    • 1 cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries
    • 1/2 cup almonds toasted and roughly chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Position a rack in the center of the oven. Combine the flour, baking powder and cinnamon in a medium bowl and mix together thoroughly.
    • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the brown sugar, butter, eggs, salt, and vanilla for 2 to 3 minutes, until thick and pale. Add the flour mixture, cranberries, almonds and stir until all the ingredients are moistened. Let the dough rest a couple of minutes in the mixer bowl.
    • Scrape out the dough with a rubber spatula onto a lined cookie sheet (I used a sheet for each log) and divide the dough in half.
    • Spray hands with cooking spray; form each piece of dough into a 2 1/2-inch-wide log. Bake until dough is firm but gives slightly when pressed, about 25 minutes.
    • Transfer sheet to a wire rack and let logs cool 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
    • Transfer the loaf carefully to a cutting board. Using a long serrated knife, cut each log on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices; place slices, cut side up, on sheet. Bake 7 minutes, flip biscotti, and bake 7 minutes more.
    • Set the sheet on a rack to cool completely. May be kept in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
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    Comments

    1. Jennifer Baver says

      December 07, 2018 at 9:11 pm

      I have never tried to make my own but I'd love to surprise my Mother in Law with a batch. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      December 08, 2018 at 5:15 am

      I love biscotti! It's perfect with hot cocoa!

      Reply
    3. Chrissie Baker says

      December 08, 2018 at 3:02 pm

      FANTASTIC!! This biscotti was perfect! Everything you think about a biscotti - is what this is! Long and thick and ultra crispy, yet has a nice delicate flavor!

      Reply
    4. Allison Mattina says

      December 08, 2018 at 5:39 pm

      One of my favorite holiday treats! Loved by many. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    5. Gust și Aromă Moldavia says

      December 09, 2018 at 6:38 am

      Cranberries and almonds are so perfect together! My whole family will love these biscotti!

      Reply
    6. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      December 10, 2018 at 12:31 am

      These biscotti sound delicious! Dangerously good...

      Reply
    7. Diane says

      December 10, 2018 at 4:27 pm

      I would love this with a cup of tea!

      Reply
    8. Rosanne says

      September 15, 2021 at 7:11 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies are the best. I did add anise seed to mine though. What great flavor these cookies have!

      Reply
      • Lora says

        September 16, 2021 at 10:25 am

        Hi Rosanne-The addition of anise seed sounds amazing! Thank you so very much for taking the time to leave me such a kind comment. Happy Baking! XX Lora

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