Fresh cranberries, orange zest, and a touch of cinnamon make this Cranberry Orange Biscotti worth eating more than one!
As kids when we went to visit my Nona and Papa we were always greeted at the door with a kiss and the smell of sauteing onions, and garlic. Ever so faintly you would also smell fresh brewed coffee.
Their idea of a sweet treat was a biscotti. It came in one flavor only. Anise. The hard as a brick biscotti was dunked several times in the thick as mud coffee before taking a bite. It’s a good thing biscotti means “twice baked” otherwise there is no way this Italian cookie would stand a chance against being dunked in that strong coffee.
Since my childhood, I have learned to bake my own biscotti which is also twice baked. My biscotti is sweet, hard and soft at the same time, and is filled with fruits, nuts, and sometimes chocolate!
I haven’t yet ventured back to my childhood with the anise flavor. 🙂 Too much of a good thing and all.
This time of year is my favorite time to bake! The sweet smells of the seasons and holidays bring back so many great memories that I now pass on to my kids.
Fresh cranberries are back in stores and I stock up to make and create some of my favorite things. Cranberry Orange Biscotti is very high on the list.
This simple biscotti recipe is sweet and a little tart with hints of fresh citrus throughout! Fresh cranberries, orange zest, and a touch of cinnamon make this Cranberry Orange Biscotti worth eating more than one!
Welcome to my kitchen! Let me show you how you can make this Cranberry Orange Biscotti in 6 easy steps!
Step One-Stir Ingredients
Step Two-Roll dough into a ball.
Step Three: Divide dough in two.
Step Four-Bake Once.
Step Five-Slice Diagonally.
Step Six-Bake again
- 2 cups bread flour-all-purpose works great as well
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 Tablespoons butter,softened
- 3/4 cup + 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup fresh cranberries,chopped
- Zest of one large orange
- Preheat Oven to 350F
- In a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder and cinnamon
- In a small mixing bowl cream together butter and sugar
- Add in eggs one at a time
- Add in vanilla
- Add the sugar mixture to the flour mixture and combine together
- In a small bowl stir together cranberries, orange zest and 1 Tablespoon sugar
- Add in cranberries and orange zest to the dough
- Roll up your sleeves, flour your counter
- Make dough into a ball, and then divide in half
- Make each dough into the shape of a log
- Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350F for 30 minutes
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes
- Remove logs from baking sheet and onto a cutting board
- Cut slices diagonally to the desired thickness
- Place slices back on the baking sheet, and return to oven for 20 minutes
- Cool and sprinkle with cinnamon and powdered sugar
- Enjoy 🙂
Lauren says
Yum! I love biscotti. I had no idea how to make it before now. Mm. Need to pin for later.
Lauren, RunHoly.com
CathyM says
I love biscotti too! 🙂 Thanks Lauren for stopping over and for pinning! You’re the best! 🙂
Brianna says
biscotti is my favorite!!!! yummy!
CathyM says
Me toooo! 🙂 Thanks Brianna for stopping over!
Susannah says
I LOVE cranberry and orange together! I’m going to have to make these for sure!
CathyM says
Me too, they just go so well together! 🙂 Thanks so much Susannah for coming over!
Brandi @ penguinsinpink.com says
I have only made biscotti once in my life, it had a chocolate glaze on it. Your recipe sounds amazing, I’ll have to try it soon.
CathyM says
Anything with chocolate glaze sounds amazing!!! Thank you so much Brandi! 🙂
Mary Collins says
Never tried making biscotti. They look delicious. The pumpkin coffee cake also looks divine.
CathyM says
Hopefully someday soon you will try biscotti!! Thank you so much Mary for saying hello!
Tara says
Once again, this looks delicious! I love orange and cranberry stuff this time of year.
CathyM says
Thank you so much Tara!!
Jonathan Key says
This looks so yummy and easy to make. I think my wife would love this recipe.
CathyM says
Thank you Jonathan!
Lux says
Oh, so mouthwatering!
CathyM says
Thanks so much Lux, I truly appreciate your coming over!
Melanie says
I also love baking at this time of year. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
CathyM says
Me toooo! Everything is always so delicious! 🙂
Caroline @ In Due Time says
Glad you found a yummy recipe to share!
CathyM says
Thanks Caroline!
Jessy @ The Life Jolie says
I love biscotti and the flavors you chose are delicious! Definitely pinning for later!
I stopped by from Wonderful Wednesday.
CathyM says
Thank you so much Jessy for stopping over, I truly appreciate it! Thanks so much for pinning!!
Barrie says
I think these look perfect for dunking in coffee..making them more of a breakfast treat, right? lol. I pinned them that way, either way!
CathyM says
This biscotti is the perfect anytime treat, and first thing in the morning for breakfast definitely works for me! 🙂 Thanks so much Barrie for stopping over and for pinning, I truly appreciate both! 🙂
Miz Helen says
I love Biscotti and this looks fantastic! Your recipe is awesome, I have pinned it. We really enjoy you sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you again soon!
Miz Helen
CathyM says
Me too! Thanks Miz Helen for stopping over! 🙂
Carlee says
I really need to try my hand at biscotti. These look delicious.
CathyM says
We love biscotti and I often find myself wishing I made them more often! 🙂
Marsha says
Have you used cranraisins in this recipe?
CathyM says
Hi Marsha! I have not used crasins in this recipe before, but I think they would turn out just as good! 🙂