These Cranberry-Orange Biscotti Dippers are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. Combining the tartness of cranberries with the zesty flavor of orange, they make an excellent addition to your Christmas baking recipes and are ideal for dipping in coffee or hot chocolate.

This recipe is straightforward, making it a great choice for those looking for easy Christmas cookies or festive dessert ideas. They are perfect for holiday gatherings and can be packaged as gifts or served as Christmas party food.

Festive Cranberry-Orange Biscotti Dippers

These biscotti are twice-baked for a crunchy texture and are infused with orange zest and dried cranberries. The recipe yields about 24 biscotti, making it a great option for sharing during the holiday season.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)
• 1 cup white chocolate chips for dipping (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest, mixing until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the cranberries and almonds if using.
5. Shape the Dough: Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 12 inches long on the prepared baking sheet.
6. First Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
7. Slice and Second Bake: Cut the logs into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place the slices cut side down on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until crisp.
8. Optional Dipping: If desired, melt white chocolate chips and dip one end of each biscotti in the chocolate. Allow to set on parchment paper.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 biscotti
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 5g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 18g