Orange Cranberry Biscotti is a toasted crunchy treat that goes well with your morning beverage or as a snack. This orange sweet dough is baked with sweet dried cranberries and drizzled with white chocolate. Makes a great holiday gift too!
I love biscotti - they are crunchy and are great with coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Orange and cranberries go perfect together and note the drizzle of white chocolate (because everything is better with it!).
Keep biscotti on hand for your own enjoyment or invite a friend over to sit and relax during these busy times.
Ingredients
- dried cranberries
- orange juice
- butter
- sugar
- baking powder
- eggs
- orange
- flour
- salt
- white chocolate
This time of year too, you may be heading out to parties or other holiday events, biscotti would make a perfect hostess gift and perhaps include some tea bags, coffee or hot chocolate packets. I’m sure anyone would love to be the recipient of this tasty treat.
Other foodie gifts that are sure to be a big hit is this Fresh Cranberry Quickbread, White Chocolate Popcorn, or Apple Cranberry Streusel Bread.
Storage
Biscotti can be stored for several weeks in an airtight container at room temperature.
Recipe FAQs
After you do the first baking (see instructions), place cut side down on parchment paper making sure the sides are exposed (meaning don't place right next to each other). This will increase air flow so the entire biscotti will crisp up. Biscotti are meant to be dry and crunchy.
I use a serrated knife and cut before they have too long to cool.
We especially like with coffee and even dunk it at times.
Be sure to check out my Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti where I give some step by step instructions.
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Orange Cranberry Biscotti
This crispy biscotti is full of orange and cranberry flavor and a perfect breakfast treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (5 oz.) dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 orange zested
- 2 ½ cups flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 oz. white chocolate (not white chips or it doesn't melt good)
Instructions
- Place dried cranberries in a bowl and add boiling water for 2 minutes then drain well.
- In a large bowl combine the sugar, orange juice, zest, and butter with a whisk until well mixed then add one egg at a time
- In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt
- Add flour mixture to wet ingredients and mix until incorporated
- Add cranberries and mix well then chill dough for 30 minutes
- Preheat oven to 350 and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
- Spray hands with PAM then divide dough in half and shape into a 4"by 8" rectangle
- Bake for 25 minutes (or until light golden brown and edges start to brown)
- Place parchment paper on cooling rack for 15 minutes
- Slice each log into ½-3/4" slices then place (cut side down) on cookie sheet (no paper) and bake again for about 25-30 minutes turning halfway through
- Biscotti should be crispy
- Remove and cool
- In a small bowl place white chocolate and microwave on high stirring every 10 seconds until just melted - watch so it does not burn
- Drizzle with a fork over one side of biscotti
- Place in refrigerator to harden (I keep my biscotti in the refrigerator in an air tight container)
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 158Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 109mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 13gProtein: 2g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
Learn more about biscotti at wikipedia.
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Annamaria A says
Deb,
Stopping by to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.
Annamaria
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Thank you and same to you!
Marcie FlavortheMoments says
I haven't been in the mood for sweets at all since Thanksgiving so I haven't done any Christmas baking yet. This biscotti is definitely helping to get me in the mood -- I heart biscotti!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
I love biscotti too and have been thinking of some new flavors! Glad it will get you in the mood 🙂
Jamie Sherman says
I loooooove cranberry and orange together, Deb! I have to make them for our goodie trays!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Thanks Jamie!! I would love one of your goodie trays 🙂
Faith says
Cranberry and orange are such a lovely flavor pairing! I bet these biscotti would be perfect with a cup of tea.
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Yes, most definitely!
Beth Baumgartner says
How fun that you get to celebrate with your granddaughter!! This biscotti looks out of this world!!
Nancy Piran says
Love the flavors of these! Perfect for breakfast and coffee!
Carrie R says
I so love a good homemade biscotti! 🙂 This one looks perfect for the holidays.
Theresa says
I made biscotti for the first time a few years ago. I can't wait to try your recipe! Pinned & shared. Thanks
Cookin' Canuck says
What beautiful biscotti! I always get so excited when someone gives me biscotti during the holidays - it's perfect for dipping into a cup of tea.
Cathy Trochelman says
This looks amazing, Deb! Seriously - biscotti has never looked so good!
Megan Keno says
Orange and Cranberry is one of my favorite holiday combos. And I love the idea of dipping these into my nightly cuppa!
Krista Rollins says
Two of my favorite flavors in one of my favorite vehicles... love me some biscotti! YUM!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Orange and cranberry is my favorite combination! It's so perfect together!
Anonymous says
They look divine and I will definitely be giving them a try; can't help but think that some pecans could also be good with the cranberries! Thank you for your recipe 🙂
Frank Kennedy says
Hi,
I absolutely love your style.
I discovered your blog and get a lot of great ideas for my own home.
Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a 12-by-2-inch log. Place logs on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool on baking sheets for 15 minutes.
so I'm trusting my experience will be a positive one
usefull for us.
Thanking you
Frank
Diane says
Great recipe, great instructions, turned out terrific. Going to make a bunch for gifts, thanks for sharing!
Deb Attinella says
Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it!
Cheri says
Love this recipe! Thanks for sharing it!
Dalia says
Just found this recipe and made it for my family. Thumbs up all around! Very flavorful, a sure recipe to keep.