By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 10, 2021
This made from scratch cranberry orange biscotti is perfect to enjoy throughout the holidays. Crunchy, sweet and tangy, it’s the perfect festive sweet treat.
Cranberry Orange Biscotti Recipe
Cranberry and orange are two of my favorite flavors of Christmas and biscotti has to be one of my favorite sweet treats. So this is….perfect!
Crisp homemade biscotti is flavored with sweet, tangy and zesty orange and cranberries and is a great treat for breakfast , or enjoy with a cup of hot coffee.
Be sure to try my Riscotti Cookies too!
Why you’ll love this Classic Biscotti recipe:
- MAKE AHEAD: These baked biscuits have a great shelf life, so be sure to make a big batch!
- PERFECT FOR GIFTING: This make for great food gifts for family and friends to enjoy throughout the holidays.
- SIMPLE INGREDIENTS : You just need a few basic baking ingredients to make this beauties.
How to make Cranberry Orange Biscotti from Scratch
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- Cream together the butter and sugar.
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla.
- Mix in the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the orange zest and cranberries.
- Place the dough on a baking sheet, flatten with your hands and bake til golden brown.
- Allow it to cool slightly and cut into slices.
- Bake again until the biscotti is dry.
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How long does it keep?
Once your biscotti has cooled to room temperature, place it in an air tight container and it will keep well at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. This long shelf life means that it’s ideal for gift giving.
Can you make the dough ahead of time?
The biscotti dough will keep well covered in the fridge for up to a week before baking. It can also be frozen, just wrap it securely and let it thaw in the fridge overnight before baking it.
Can you make other flavors?
This cranberry and orange biscotti is perfect for the holiday season, but you can easily adapt the flavors. Lemon and blueberry or lime and strawberries are two great combinations. Get creative!
Tips!
- Don’t over-mix the batter when you add the flour as this can overdevelop the gluten and your biscotti will become very dense.
- The dough is very sticky. I find wetting your hands helps a lot when patting down the dough in the prepared baking pan.
- Allow the biscotti to cool completely before storing.
Pair it withCoffee
- Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso
- Honey Almond Milk Flat White
- Iced Chai Tea Latte
- Iced Espresso
This cranberry orange biscotti tastes just like Christmas! Simple to make, it’s a great option to gift to your friends and family during the holidays – they’ll thank you for it!
More Cookie Recipes we Love
- White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
- Brownie Cookies
- Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
- Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Shortbread Cookies
- Gooey Butter Cookies
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 57 grams, room temperature (½ stick)
- ▢ ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
- ▢ 2 large eggs 100 grams, room temperature
- ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon almond extract 1 gram, optional
- ▢ 1¼ cups all purpose flour 150 grams
- ▢ ¼ cup almond flour 24 grams
- ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder 4 grams
- ▢ 1 teaspoon orange zest 2 grams
- ▢ 1 cup dried cranberries 170 grams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar
- Add the eggs and vanilla (and almond extract, if using) and mix until well combined. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl a few times so everything gets well mixed. 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- Add the flour, almond flour, and baking powder and mix just until no large lumps remain– make sure not to overmix! 1¼ cups all purpose flour, ¼ cup almond flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Add the orange zest and cranberries and gently fold them into the batter. 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1 cup dried cranberries
- Transfer the batter to the baking sheet and pat it into an oval that is about 14 inches long, 3 inches wide, and ½-inch thick. It helps to wet your hands– this is a sticky batter!
- Bake the biscotti for 20-22 minutes, or until it is golden brown around the edges.
- Remove the biscotti from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
- Slice the biscotti into ½-inch slices and place them cut side up on the sheet pan. Bake for an additional 15-18 minutes, or until the biscotti are dry and golden brown.
- Allow the biscotti to cool fully before transferring them to an airtight container.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
- Stand Mixer
Becky’s Tips
- Don’t over-mix the batter when you add the flour as this can overdevelop the gluten and your biscotti will become very dense.
- The dough is very sticky. I find wetting your hands helps a lot when patting down the dough in the prepared baking pan.
- The biscotti dough will keep well covered in the fridge for up to a week before baking. It can also be frozen, just wrap it securely and let it thaw in the fridge overnight before baking it.
- Allow the biscotti to cool completely before storing.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Cranberry Orange Biscotti Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
- Stand Mixer
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 57 grams, room temperature (½ stick)
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
- 2 large eggs 100 grams, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract 1 gram, optional
- 1¼ cups all purpose flour 150 grams
- ¼ cup almond flour 24 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking powder 4 grams
- 1 teaspoon orange zest 2 grams
- 1 cup dried cranberries 170 grams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar
- Add the eggs and vanilla (and almond extract, if using) and mix until well combined. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl a few times so everything gets well mixed. 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- Add the flour, almond flour, and baking powder and mix just until no large lumps remain– make sure not to overmix! 1¼ cups all purpose flour, ¼ cup almond flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Add the orange zest and cranberries and gently fold them into the batter. 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1 cup dried cranberries
- Transfer the batter to the baking sheet and pat it into an oval that is about 14 inches long, 3 inches wide, and ½-inch thick. It helps to wet your hands– this is a sticky batter!
- Bake the biscotti for 20-22 minutes, or until it is golden brown around the edges.
- Remove the biscotti from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
- Slice the biscotti into ½-inch slices and place them cut side up on the sheet pan. Bake for an additional 15-18 minutes, or until the biscotti are dry and golden brown.
- Allow the biscotti to cool fully before transferring them to an airtight container.
Notes
- Don’t over-mix the batter when you add the flour as this can overdevelop the gluten and your biscotti will become very dense.
- The dough is very sticky. I find wetting your hands helps a lot when patting down the dough in the prepared baking pan.
- The biscotti dough will keep well covered in the fridge for up to a week before baking. It can also be frozen, just wrap it securely and let it thaw in the fridge overnight before baking it.
- Allow the biscotti to cool completely before storing.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
