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    Home » Cookies » Orange Cranberry Biscotti

    Orange Cranberry Biscotti

    Published: Dec 12, 2014 by Jen Sobjack · 23 Comments

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    This Orange Cranberry Biscotti is a flavorful and festive holiday treat. Full of orange flavor dotted with cranberries, and drizzled with white chocolate goodness!

    orange cranberry biscotti with white chocolate drizzle stacked on brown paper

    I am a sucker for sweet, crunchy biscotti. Especially around this time of year. And when there’s orange and cranberries in the mix, I simply cannot say no.

    This recipe is one that I developed last Christmas and it has become my favorite biscotti recipe.

    The ingredients for my biscotti are simple. You have the usual: flour, salt, leavening, eggs, sugar, and oil. More than likely you already have these ingredients in your pantry. This particular recipe calls for orange extract and dried cranberries. However, you can flavor the base any way you like.

    close up of orange cranberry biscotti

    The recipe makes around 25 cookies. It’s perfect for portioning out into little gift bags for the holidays. This orange cranberry biscotti is actually my favorite thing to package and mail to family.

    My mom loves getting homemade cookies in the mail. She’s always so grateful and appreciative of the love and effort poured into those types of gifts.

    Hi, mom!

    I mean who wouldn’t love orange cranberry biscotti drizzled with white chocolate!

    orange cranberry biscotti drizzled with white chocolate
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    orange cranberry biscotti drizzled with white chocolate

    Orange Cranberry Biscotti

    Yield: 25
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

    The most flavorful and festive holiday biscotti. Full of orange flavor dotted with cranberries, and drizzled with white chocolate goodness!

    Ingredients

    For the cookie

    • ½ cup extra virgin, light olive oil
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon orange extract
    • 3 large eggs
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 cup dried cranberries

    For the drizzle

    • 1 cup white chocolate chips
    • 1 tablespoon canola oil

    Instructions

    Make the cookie

    1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. In a medium bowl, cream together the oil and sugar. Beat in the orange extract and eggs.
    3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Slowly add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. Mix just until dough forms. Stir in the cranberries.
    4. Shape the dough into two 12x2 inch logs on the prepared baking sheet. Press down to about ½ inch thick.
    5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Allow the logs to cool enough to touch. Slice into ½-inch diagonal slices. Lay each slice cut side down. Return to the oven for 10 minutes longer or until lightly toasted on each side. Cool completely on a wire rack.

    Make the drizzle

    1. Combine the oil and white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 45 seconds. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. If needed, heat longer in 10-second intervals. Use a spoon to drizzle the white chocolate over the biscotti slices.
    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 25 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 232Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 95mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 1gSugar: 17gProtein: 3g

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the values shown are just an estimate.

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    © Jen Sobjack
    Cuisine: American / Category: Cookies
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    Comments

    1. Lori Wnek says

      December 22, 2020 at 10:55 am

      Got all my ingredients together. I need 3 batches for a family cookie swap. OK if I triple all the ingredients and make one big batch? I'm using orange zest, too, in place of orange extract, and I'Il add OJ in same extract quantity

      Everybody loves it, I'm sure we all will too. Thank you for sharing

      Reply
      • Jen Sobjack says

        December 22, 2020 at 8:33 pm

        I haven't doubled or tripled this recipe before so I'm unsure how well it will turn out. To be safe, I recommend making 3 separate batches.

        Reply
    2. Sandy Jo Brown says

      June 23, 2019 at 3:54 pm

      Best recipe I have ever had and so easy

      Reply
    3. Katie Pace says

      December 26, 2018 at 6:28 pm

      I think this is the third year I have been making this awesome biscotti. I make a ton, of different biscottis. These are one of my favorites! I always made these without the frosting but this year I did the drizzle. It took them over the top. What a great recipe !

      Reply
    4. Stephanie says

      December 17, 2015 at 7:53 pm

      Hi Jen, Thanks for the recipe! Can you use coconut oil in place evo?
      Thanks, Stephanie

      Reply
      • Jen says

        December 20, 2015 at 11:07 am

        I've never tried to make the recipe with coconut oil, but I don't see why that should be a problem. Let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
    5. [email protected] says

      December 18, 2014 at 2:59 am

      What fun festive biscotti!! I bet it tastes fantastic! 🙂

      Reply
      • Jen says

        December 18, 2014 at 9:49 am

        Thanks, Jocelyn! It was quite amazing.

        Reply
    6. mjskit says

      December 17, 2014 at 9:50 pm

      I love these biscottis! However, I don't have any orange extract. Could I substitute orange zest or juice? I just bought some deliciously sweet Cara Cara orange so I have lots of zest at hand. 🙂

      Reply
      • Jen says

        December 18, 2014 at 9:52 am

        Absolutely, Mj. You can use equal amounts of zest in place of the extract. And you could toss in an equal amount of juice for good measure. 😉 Enjoy!

        Reply
        • mjskit says

          December 18, 2014 at 12:08 pm

          Thanks! I'm going to give them a go!

    7. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      December 15, 2014 at 10:16 pm

      I can't think of a better recipe that encaptures Christmas than these biscotti! They look SO festive, delicious and fun! A perfect recipe I must make this holiday season.

      Reply
      • Jen says

        December 16, 2014 at 10:56 am

        Thanks, Thalia!

        Reply
    8. Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says

      December 14, 2014 at 9:37 am

      I love biscotti! Cranberry Orange is a favorite combo flavor of mine as well! Especially this time of year! YUM!

      Reply
      • Jen says

        December 15, 2014 at 2:31 pm

        You will really like this biscotti then, Amber. I couldn't stop eating it.

        Reply
    9. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

      December 13, 2014 at 8:40 am

      I love biscotti especially during this time of year! I haven't made any this year yet and your orange cranberry ones are definitely going on my list this weekend! They look incredible!

      Reply
      • Jen says

        December 13, 2014 at 1:46 pm

        Thanks, Kelly! It's the perfect holiday cookie. I hope you get to try it!

        Reply
    10. Shannon @ Bake. Frost. Repeat. says

      December 12, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      My mom loves biscotti and I make it for her as a gift all the time. I definitely have to try this flavor, I love cranberry and orange together!! YUM.

      Reply
    11. [email protected] says

      December 12, 2014 at 1:29 pm

      Oh my goodness, this is SUCH a gorgeous biscotti and you seriously take the prettiest pictures, Jen! Especially for something involving icing, you totally nailed it. Cranberries and orange is seriously my current favorite combo and I must try this biscotti! Pinning. 🙂

      Reply
      • Jen says

        December 13, 2014 at 1:42 pm

        You are too sweet, Sarah. Thank you so much!

        Reply
    12. Manali @ CookWithManali says

      December 12, 2014 at 1:27 pm

      Loveeee biscotti, have a dozen lying around my kitchen right now! These look amazing Jen, pretty and festive! 🙂 Pinned.

      Reply
    13. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

      December 12, 2014 at 9:30 am

      I love biscotti around the holidays, too! So delicious and perfect to dunk into my mug of coffee or hot chocolate. I love the orange cranberry combination, Jen! And the drizzle looks perfect! Such a fun holiday cookie. Pinned!

      Reply
      • Jen says

        December 13, 2014 at 1:39 pm

        Thanks, Gayle! Dunking biscotti into coffee is the best!

        Reply

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