This Cranberry Orange Biscotti recipe is perfect for a family get-together or whenever you want a delicious orange and cranberry cookie this winter.
Homemade biscotti is a favorite for gift giving or with your favorite coffee. The twice baked process is what makes these cookies crispy on the outside, yet softer on the inside.
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About Cranberry Biscotti
Biscotti are twice baked Italian cookies that originally were made with almonds, since there was a surplus of them in that area of Italy.
They’re usually eaten alone but you can add them to charcuterie boards or put vanilla ice cream in between them for ice cream sandwiches. They’re also perfect for dunking into a cup of tea or coffee if you like!
Why This Cranberry Orange Biscotti Recipe is a Keeper
We love this recipe because everyone loves biscotti, it has super easy ingredients and steps to follow and it doesn’t take long to make. We love the combination of orange and cranberry – biscotti cookies flavored with this combination is even better.
- 15 Minute Prep: It only takes 15 minutes to prepare these cookies before you bake them.
- Easy Ingredients: This recipe only requires 10 easy ingredients that you might already have in your kitchen.
- Family Friendly: The whole family will love these elegant cookies.
- Perfect for the Holidays: These cookies would be the perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray.
If you’re looking for more white chocolate recipes, try these Lemon White Chocolate Cookies, White Trash Candy and Blueberry White Chocolate Cookies
Why are my cookies soft?
Your cranberry and orange cookies could be soft because you didn’t leave them in the oven long enough or didn’t bake them twice. Make sure to let them bake for the full time.
Ingredient Notes for the Cranberry-Orange Biscotti
- Orange Zest: All you need to make your own fresh orange zest is a zester and an orange peel.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for the Homemade Biscotti
- Other Dried Fruit: Dried cherries, apricots or pineapple can be used with the dried cranberries, or to replace them.
- Almond Extract: You can use almond extract instead of vanilla extract.
How to Make Orange Cranberry Biscotti Baking Recipe
This delicious biscotti recipe is super easy to make if you follow these 4 easy steps. Traditional biscotti is a favorite for all ages, crispier than regular cookies.
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These are the basic steps for making Cranberry Orange Biscotti. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions. Nutritional information is an estimate. We love reader interactions, please leave a comment if you try this recipe for cranberry orange biscotti.
STEP 1: Prep the Cranberry-Orange Biscotti Recipe
First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP 2: Make the Dough
Then add the flour, baking powder and salt to a large mixing bowl. In another large bowl, beat together granulated sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and orange zest using an electric mixer until combined.
Then slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix on low until just incorporated. Stir in white chocolate and dried cranberries.
STEP 3: Bake Biscotti
Next, turn the dough onto a board and divide dough in two and form each half into a 12″x3″ log. Then place logs parallel and spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet. Then do the first bake for 30 minutes, or until logs are golden brown.
Finally, remove from the oven and allow the biscotti to cool for 25 minutes. Be sure you don’t lose oven heat since these are baked again after you cut them.
STEP 4: Cut Side and Second Bake
Carefully move cooled biscotti logs to a cutting board. Use a serrated knife to cut logs diagonally into 1/2 inch slices. Lay the slices on a baking sheet and bake for another 12 minutes. Lastly, transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before storing.
Recipe FAQs to Make Biscotti for your Holiday Baking
Expert Tips to Love This Recipe
- Add Nuts: Pistachios, chopped almonds, sliced almonds or walnuts add a wonderful flavor as these cookies are perfect holiday recipe.
- Drizzle: Drizzle a little white chocolate on top to finish the cookies and make them a true showstopper for any social occasion.
- Grand Marnier Soak: Soak cranberries in orange flavored liqueur for an added citrus surprise.
- Dip: One of the ends of your biscotti dipped in white chocolate would be the perfect finishing touch for your holiday baking.
- Variation Tip: Use a different flavor of chocolate such as semi-sweet or dark chocolate.
- How to Cut Biscotti: It’s super easy to cut your biscotti like a pro.
What to Serve with Orange Cranberry Biscotti
Cranberry Orange Biscotti
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Ingredients
- 3 ¼ cups Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 ½ cups Sugar
- 10 Tablespoon Butter, softened
- 3 Eggs
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla
- 2 Tablespoon Orange zest
- 1 cup White chocolate chips
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl and stir together. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and orange zest until combined. With the mixer on low, slowly add dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated being careful not to over mix. Stir in white chocolate and dried cranberries.
- Divide dough in half. Form one half into a 12″x3″ log on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining half of dough. Place logs parallel and spaced apart on baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, or until logs are golden brown. Remove from oven and cool for 25 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
- Carefully transfer cooled logs to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut logs into 1/2 inch slices on the diagonal. Lie the slices on one cut side on a baking sheet. Return to the oven and bake for 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
Christina’s Notes
- Add Nuts: Pistachios, almonds or walnuts add a wonderful flavor to this holiday recipe.
- Drizzle: Drizzle a little white chocolate on top to finish the cookies and make them a true showstopper for any social occasion.
- Grand Marnier Soak: Soak cranberries in orange flavored liqueur for an added citrus surprise.
- Dip: One of the ends of your biscotti dipped in white chocolate would be the perfect finishing touch for your holiday baking.
- Variation Tip: Use a different flavor of chocolate such as semi-sweet or dark chocolate.
- How to Cut Biscotti: It’s super easy to cut your biscotti like a pro.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
easy to prep and bake. also fun to switch up flavors and nuts etc.
I usually double the recipe and share or freeze.
Great idea. Thanks
Ok, these are on my Christmas baking list. Yum!
Wonderful recipe. I struggled with the dough rolls of 13×12. Knew that was probably a typo so rolled mine 12” x 3”. The biscotti came out too long I think. My first time making biscotti so I’m on a new learning curve. I did use mostly almond extract and just a bit of vanilla. Also, I didn’t have white chocolate so substituted toasted almonds.
I’m having trouble picturing how this should be rolled out ….it says a 12 X 13 log?? Can you elaborate on this? Thanks!
OMG, these sound amazing!!
I like cranberry and orange together and I bet it IS good for Biscotti!
You won’t be disappointed! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Looks delicious!
yum!
definitely pinning these
for Christmas gifts
thanks!
{alison}