Cranberry Almond Biscotti (Print Version)

Crunchy biscotti featuring dried cranberries and toasted almonds, ideal for coffee or tea pairing.

# Recipe Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

→ Add-Ins

08 - 3/4 cup dried cranberries
09 - 3/4 cup whole almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat sugar and eggs in a large bowl until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
04 - Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
05 - Fold in dried cranberries and chopped toasted almonds.
06 - Divide dough in half. With lightly floured hands, shape each half into a 12-inch long by 2-inch wide log and place on prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake logs for 25 minutes until firm and lightly golden. Remove and cool for 10 minutes.
08 - Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
09 - Using a serrated knife, slice logs diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces and arrange cut side down on the baking sheet.
10 - Bake slices for 10 minutes, flip, and bake another 10 minutes until crisp and golden.
11 - Transfer biscotti to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These biscotti have just the right crunch that feels like a secret handshake between you and your morning coffee.
  • The mix of dried cranberries and toasted almonds adds a delightful flavor that always surprises guests.
02 -
  • Don't rush the second baking or the biscotti won't get that signature crunch everyone loves.
  • Toasting your almonds before chopping unlocks a whole new level of aroma and flavor that really transforms the biscotti.
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion for clean biscotti slices.
  • To enhance flavors, toast almonds just before mixing; fresh toasting makes all the difference.

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