Description
Crunchy, twice-baked Italian cookies filled with orange zest, dried cranberries, and almonds. Perfect for dipping in coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, room temp
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup super fine almond flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugars, melted butter, extracts, and orange zest until glossy.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, then fold in the cranberries and almonds.
- Turn the sticky dough onto a lightly floured surface, knead gently to form a ball, and divide in half.
- Shape each half into a slightly flattened log (approx 9 inches long) and place on the baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash if desired and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden; let logs cool completely on the pan.
- Slice cooled logs into 1/2 to 1-inch thick slices using a serrated knife with a pressing motion.
- Arrange slices cut-side up on the baking sheet and bake again for 12-16 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp.
- Cool completely on a wire rack to allow them to harden fully before serving or storing.
Notes
Ensure logs are 100% cool before slicing to prevent crumbling. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 18 min
- Cooling Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotti
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
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