Holiday cookies come in all shapes and sizes. Crunchy cranberry orange biscotti make the perfect cookie for dipping in your favourite hot drink. The festive orange and cranberry flavour is topped off with a sweet white chocolate drizzle.
If you are a nut lover, try adding some chopped, roasted almonds or cashews to the recipe. For an even more festive look, you can add some sprinkles to the chocolate drizzle while it is still wet.
You might also like White Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies, Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins or White Chocolate Hearts.
Cranberry Orange Biscotti
Cranberry Orange Biscotti
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 orange zest
- 2 Tbsp orange juice
- 1 1/2 Tbsp brandy
- 3 eggs
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries
Topping
- 4 ounces white chocolate chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries chopped
Instructions
- Combine sugar, butter, orange zest, orange juice and brandy in a large bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time and then stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Mix in the cranberries, cover dough and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using moistened hands, shape dough into 2 (10 x 4 inch) loaves on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 22 minutes or golden. Transfer loaves to a wire rack and cool for 15 minutes.
- Cut loaves into 1/2 inch slices. Place slices cut side down on baking sheet; bake 7 to 9 minutes. Turn slices over and bake for 7 to 9 minutes more or until golden. Cool.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt chocolate in the microwave, stirring occasionally until smooth. Use a fork to drizzle chocolate over the biscotti.
Nutrition
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
These parchment paper sheets are perfect for baking Christmas cookies! No sticking and (hopefully) no burning, plus easy clean up.
Let me know if you try these cranberry orange biscotti. I am sure you will like them as much as I do.
