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White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Biscotti

Crisp, twice-baked biscotti flavored with orange zest, tart cranberries, and creamy white chocolate.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

Biscotti Dough
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tbsp orange zest fresh
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup dried cranberries
  • 0.75 cup white chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, orange zest, and vanilla.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until dough forms. Fold in cranberries and white chocolate.
  5. Divide dough into two logs and place on baking sheet.
  6. Bake 25–30 minutes until lightly golden. Cool 15 minutes.
  7. Slice logs and bake again at 325°F for 20–22 minutes, flipping halfway.
  8. Cool completely and drizzle with melted white chocolate if desired.

Notes

Biscotti become crunchier as they cool and store well for gifting.