Easy Cranberry Almond Biscotti
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to ensure the dough doesn’t stick and the bottoms don’t brown too quickly.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined and free of lumps.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs along with the vanilla and almond extracts. You can use a whisk or an electric hand mixer for this step until the mixture is slightly frothy.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet egg mixture. Stir with a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon until a stiff dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the biscotti too tough.
- Gently fold the dried cranberries and sliced almonds into the dough until they are evenly distributed throughout. The dough will be quite sticky, which is normal.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions. On the prepared baking sheet, shape each portion into a log about 10 inches long and 2 inches wide. Space them at least 3 inches apart as they will spread during baking.
- Bake the logs in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are firm to the touch and slightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the logs cool on the pan for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). Transfer the cooled logs to a cutting board. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the logs diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Place the slices back onto the baking sheet, cut-side down. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, then flip each cookie over and bake for another 8 to 10 minutes until they are dry and crisp to your preference.