Cranberry Orange Biscotti Recipe

Cranberry Orange Biscotti Recipe
Prep 25 min Cook 40 min Serves 14 Source

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (plus more for sprinkling)
  • 2 eggs (at room temperature, plus 1 egg white, divided)
  • 1 orange (zested)
  • pinch ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 325˚F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk the sugar, 2 whole eggs, and orange zest together by hand until the mixture turns pale yellow, about 2 minutes. Mix in the ginger and vanilla extract until combined. In a separate medium bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Add the flour mixture and cranberries to the egg mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until everything has been incorporated.

  3. 3

    Lightly flour the prepared baking sheet and transfer the dough onto the baking sheet. The dough will be sticky; this is how you get the signature crunchy texture. Sprinkle a little flour on top of the dough, then form it into an even rectangle about 4 inches wide and 14 inches long, adding more flour as needed while you shape it.

  4. 4

    Lightly beat the remaining egg white, then brush it on the exposed surfaces of the dough. Sprinkle with granulated sugar and bake for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove from the oven and carefully slide the parchment onto a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut the dough into 1-inch thick slices. Spread the slices out onto the baking sheet and bake again for 10 minutes, turning the cookies over halfway through baking time. Let cool completely and enjoy.