Homemade biscotti are easy to make, but do take a little bit of time to complete, since you have to bake them twice. And since they store really well for a few days after baking (or in the freezer for a few months), it’s so worth the time investment. If you end up with any leftover fresh cranberries from making fresh cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving, this is a perfect way to use them up. They add a tart flavor and beautiful color to the cookies, along with fresh orange juice and zest and lots of almonds. And these cookies aren’t that bad for you- there’s only a half cup of sugar in the whole batch, and the addition of almonds adds protein and healthy fats to the mix!
How to make cranberry orange biscotti
Just mix up the dough, form two “loaves” out of it, bake, slice, and bake again! Making biscotti is easy, but different than your average cookies.
How to store/freeze biscotti
At room temperature, allow the biscotti to completely cool and store them in an airtight container. They will last for 3-5 days at room temperature. They’ll get a little more crumbly and dry as time goes on. To freeze, I recommend placing them on a baking sheet in the freezer, not touching, for about 20-30 minutes. This will flash freeze them, so they are individually frozen and won’t stick together. Then, you can store them in a zip-top bag or an airtight container in the freezer for about 3 months.
Can I use whole wheat flour?
Yes! I’ve done this before and it’s delicious and a bit healthier. Just be sure to use a little less of it- only 2 1/2 cups instead of 2 3/4 cups. You may also want to try a mixture of whole wheat and all-purpose flour. They’re really hard to mess up!
Other desserts using fresh orange
Cardamom Spiced Orange Olive Oil Cake Spicy Gingerbread Cake with Orange Mascarpone Cream Orange Chai Spice Cookies Sicilian Whole Orange Cake (from Christina’s Cucina)
You may also want to try these Whole Wheat Cranberry Ginger Pecan Muffins (also made with fresh cranberries). Be sure to check out all these holiday baking recipes, too, including this delicious Dutch Butter Cake. Did you make this Cranberry Orange Biscotti recipe? Please click the stars below to comment and Rate this Recipe!
