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Cranberry Orange Biscotti are crunchy and addictive with chewy cranberries, almonds and orange zest.  They’re dipped in white chocolate to make them the ultimate!

Cranberry Orange Almond Biscotti are crunchy biscotti studded with tart sweet cranberries, toasted almonds, and orange zest. They're dipped in white chocolate and are perfect for tea dunking! @FlavortheMoment

We’ve been getting SO much rain here in California, and the good news is that we’re out of the drought!  You’ll never hear me complain out getting too much rain after severe drought conditions the past few years.  2013-2014 were especially depressing when everything was brown.  

But green is the new brown!

You know what else is great about rainy days?  They’re the best days to bake Cranberry Orange Biscotti and curl up with a cozy cup of tea.  January is Hot Tea Month after all.

What could be better?  I’m hard pressed to think of anything.

overhead shot of cup of tea with biscotti

If you follow me on Instagram, maybe you caught my stories about my rainy day biscotti baking.  With the rainy weather I enjoyed my Cranberry Orange Biscotti (more than one, I might add), with a warm cup of Bigelow Tea.

Bigelow Tea is my #1 choice in tea, and when I drink it, I tea proudly.   Tea is an important part of my life because it helps me relax and unwind, and it’s especially nice to enjoy it with a friend as well.

overhead shot of cranberry orange biscotti piled on silver plate

I love that Bigelow Tea is manufactured in the United States, and includes foil packaging to ensure freshness.  They use quality ingredients as well, and comes in a variety of delicious flavors like Green Tea, Vanilla Chai, Cozy Chamomile, Peppermint, and Mint Medley.

When I was wandering through the store on a recent shopping trip, I picked up the Constant Comment flavor.  It’s a black tea with hints of orange and spice, and I knew it would be perfect paired with my Cranberry Orange Biscotti.

Bigelow constant comment tea

The orange and spice in the tea was the perfect compliment to the sweet tart cranberries, toasted almonds and sweet white chocolate in my biscotti.

How to make Cranberry Orange Biscotti

Making biscotti from scratch is much easier than you may think, and it’s so forgiving because it’s twice baked.  That’s what makes it extra crispy and perfect for dunking. 🙂

  • Start off whisking together your dry ingredients, then cream the sugar and orange zest together.  
  • Add the eggs and vanilla, then beat in your dry ingredients.  
  • Fold in the cranberries and almonds, and your dough is ready.
Cranberry orange biscotti process collage 1
  • Shape the dough into (2) logs, and bake until golden brown.  
  • Reduce the oven temperature and slice your biscotti on the bias.  Bake on (2) separate baking sheets in the upper and lower thirds of the oven until golden brown and crispy.
Cranberry orange biscotti process collage 2

You don’t have to dip your biscotti in white chocolate, but I highly recommend it.  The biscotti aren’t very sweet, so the white chocolate adds a sweetness that I love.

Plus, adding chocolate is always a good idea in my book. 🙂

cranberry orange biscotti freshly dipped in white chocolate

The great thing about this cranberry orange biscotti recipe is that they keep in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.  This way, you’ll have them on hand to enjoy with some tea for quite some time, and they make great gifts as well.

Next time you want to relax and unwind or enjoy tea with a friend, tea proudly with Bigelow Tea!  How will you tea proudly?

cranberry orange biscotti on plate with cup of tea

More cranberry orange recipes you’ll love:

cranberry orange biscotti on a silver plate with tea and orange

Cranberry Orange Biscotti

Servings: 38 biscotti
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Cranberry Orange Almond Biscotti are crunchy biscotti with cranberries, almond, and orange zest.  Dip in white chocolate for the ultimate biscotti!
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons orange zest
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted almonds*
  • 3/4 cup coarsley chopped dried cranberries
  • 8 ounces white chocolate chopped, for dipping*

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and position the oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Line (2) large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined. Set aside.
  • Place the butter, sugar, and orange zest in a large bowl. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute or until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time on low speed just until incorporated. Beat in the vanilla.
  • Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just combined. Fold in the almonds and cranberries.
  • Knead the dough together with your hands while still in the bowl until it’s cohesive (it’s not sticky, so this doesn’t take long). Divide in two equal pieces and place on one of the prepared baking sheets. Form into (2) 12″ x 2″ logs and bake on the middle rack for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Reduce the oven temperature to 275 degrees.
  • Allow the dough to cool for 10 minutes, then place on a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut slightly on the bias into 1/2″ thick slices and place cut side down on the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 275 degrees for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Cool completely on wire racks.
  • Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave according to package instructions. Dip the biscotti in the chocolate and place on the parchment lined baking sheets until set. Store biscotti in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks. Enjoy!

Notes

  • *To toast almonds, place on a rimmed baking sheet at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until fragrant.
  • *You may substitute the white chocolate bars for chocolate chips or candy melts if you’d like to skip chopping chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscotti, Calories: 115kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 44mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 10g

Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.

Course: Sweets
Cuisine: Italian
Author: Marcie
Keyword: cranberry orange biscotti, cranberry orange biscotti recipe
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