This simple recipe for Cranberry Almond Biscotti makes for a perfect coffee companion!
This is my family’s absolute favorite biscotti!
They crave it often and buy me gifts when I make it. 😉
I am very popular on biscotti days. I only wish I could take credit for this recipe. I am the baker, not the creator. The credit belongs to my sister, Nicole. She shared this recipe with me many many moons ago – and it’s the one I make most often, but the fam likes when I make these flavors too: Blueberry Almond, Dark Chocolate with Dried Cherries, Orange with Grand Marnier.
We love the sweet tart flavor of this biscotti. And, it’s chewy and crunchy all at the same time. The double bake leaves the outside perfectly crusty, while the inside possesses just the right amount of softness.
They dip beautifully and maintain their integrity, even for the fiercest of dunkers…which I am not, but Hubby is.
How are simple are these to make? Here you go:
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites and extract. Add to the dry ingredients.
- Using an electric hand mixer, mix until moist.
- Add the dried cranberries and almonds to the mixture.
- Mix again until all ingredients are incorporated (but do not over-mix).
- Place dough on a floured surface and shape into a compact rectangle.
- Place on a cookie sheet, and divide dough in half.
- Pat each half into a log about 14″ L x 1.5″ W.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
- Cut biscotti into 1/2 – 1″ slices.
- Stand upright on the cookie sheet and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
Voila!
Didn’t I tell you they were easy? And awesome?
This gorgeous Italian cookie, with a double shot of espresso, a piping hot cup of coffee, or a little Vin Santo – oh man – it’s the stuff Italian dreams are made of.
Buon Appetito!
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Cranberry Almond Biscotti
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
This simple recipe for Cranberry Almond Biscotti makes for a perfect coffee companion!
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 Tbsp. almond or vanilla extract
- 6 oz. dried cranberries
- 1 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F.
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites and extract, then add to the dry ingredients. Using an electric hand mixer, mix until moist.
- Add the dried cranberries and almonds to the mixture.
- Mix again until all ingredients are incorporated (but do not over mix).
- Place dough on a floured surface and shape into a compact rectangle.
- Place on a cookie sheet, and divide dough in half.
- Pat each half into a log about 14-inches long x 1.5-inches wide.
- Bake at 325 F for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and reduce temperature to 300 F.
- Cut biscotti into 1/2 to 1-inch slices. (I like to slice them on the diagonal.)
- Stand upright on the cookie sheet and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Ciao!
Always yes to biscotti!! This flavour combo is perfection – yum! My husband loves to have biscotti around to dip in his coffee – as do I. I’ll have to try this one out soon!
Always YES! Thanks, friend!
I have been wanting to make biscotti for the longest time now. I think that the time has come now ( hope that I get gifts too 🙂
This recipe really looks delicious Annie, I cannot wait to try 🙂
The time has come! Take this post as a sign! I promise it’s easy and fun! Enjoy! 🙂
It’s been way too long sense I’ve made biscotti… this looks absolutely delicious – many thanks to you and your sis! xo
It is our pleasure! Thanks, dear! xo
Cannot go wrong with something like these biscotti! The cranberry almond combo touches me on a very personal level – love dried cranberries with nuts:)
Awhhh! I’m happy to hear that! Thank you, friend!
I’m definitely a dunker as well and these look and sound absolutely divine with my morning cup of coffee!
I have to admit – I even enjoy a quick dunk of these! Thanks, my friend! 🙂
I know you make awesome biscotti…I speak from experience! I definitely am a dunker and so is hubby 😉 Will have to give this one a try next time 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend ahead, my friend! XOXO
Yaaaas! The blueberry biscotti! Love it! Thanks, my dear! Have a wonderful weekend! Hope you have sunshine! XOXO
I am so glad you brought these back around, because they look perfect! I love having biscotti around. A perfect little something with my afternoon coffee 🙂
These are those cookie jar treats! My hubby would eat these every day! 🙂
Love the cherry almond combo Annie! Biscotti is one of my favorite. Perfect with my morning coffee, an afternoon snack or as a little dessert! Need to get these on the baking list!
I think you will love them, Mary Ann! 🙂
There is no oil or shortening in this recipe???
There is not. 🙂
I haven’t tried these yet, but as I am on vacation, visiting my sister, I have had time to search for the ultimate almond-cranberry biscotti recipe, and your recipe is the winner. Cant wait to try them. Thanks so much for sharing.
You will love them, Carolann! So happy you stopped by with a kind word! Thank you so much!! 🙂
As a pure Italian I have been looking for a biscotti recipe like my Nonnie’s. When I saw yours the description sounded just like hers. So I’m ready to make them while waiting for the big snow storm we are awaiting on Cape Cod
I can’t even tell you how much I love that! I hope they bring you right back to your Nonnie’s biscotti! Enjoy, my friend! Stay safe and warm! 🙂
I wanted to make a cranberry almond biscotti. When I went searching for a recipe none of them appealed to me until I saw your recipe. I’m making them tonight for a “Coffee House – Song and Spoken Word” Fundraiser at my church. They sound absolutely marvelous. I’m looking forward to making them. Thanks so much for sharing!
Wow! That is happiness! What a wonderful event… Enjoy the biscotti, Mary!
Hi Annie, They were one of the easiest cookies I have ever made from scratch. Of course, I had to have a taste and they were delish. My husband dropped them off at church this morning. I’m sure they will be enjoyed. Have a great weekend. Hugs, Mary
Aren’t they easy? I am so happy you enjoyed them! And thank you so much for your follow-up. That means a lot to me! Hugs! 🙂
Thank you a thousand times. I was craving these biscotti for a long time and never had the courage to look for a recipe. I always imagined them hard to make. I could not be happier. The recipe is easy. The biscotti came out great and they are so cheap in comparison with the market price. Thank you again and God bless.
Dana
Thank YOU so much, Dana! I am so happy you discovered this recipe and enjoyed the biscotti! That is music to my ears!! 🙂
I’m looking forward to trying out your recipe for some holiday baking. Two questions before I get started: Do you cut the logs while they’re hot out of the oven or do you let them cool any? About how many cookies will this recipe make? Thanks for a great looking post!
Hi Lauren, You’ll want to let them cool slightly before slicing with a serrated knife. And it makes about 3 – 4 dozen depending on how thick you make your slices. Thank you so much for your questions. Have fun & happy holidays!
These biscotti are LEGENDARY!
Oh yes!! Agreed! Thanks for stopping by, Roberto!
Sooooo.. I don’t know how your batter went from lumpy before you added almonds and cranberries to so moist after. My logs stuck together entirely and I rolled them. The biscotti turned out fine but it’s a lot denser than yours because it did not expand and rise even though I followed all your instructions.
Hi Michelle,
The trick for me is to make sure I mix it long enough…I know exactly what you’re talking about…that has happened to me, and it’s usually because I stop mixing too soon. It’s definitely a trial and error kind of recipe… I encourage you to try again with that modification.
Thanks for reaching out!
Annie
Sweeta!!! I feel famous- wait- more than famous- I feel infamous!!! LOL!!! Love this recipe- one of my all time favorite go to sweet treats! I love that your crew love them too!!! xoxoxo
We do, we do!
Ugh now you have to send some to Boston! These look amaaaazing.
You betcha, pally! Thanks!!