Cranberry-Hazelnut Biscotti Recipe 🍪
Description: These extra-crisp cookies, originating from a recipe featured in Bon Appetit, boast a delightful combination of cranberries and hazelnuts without the addition of butter or oil, making them a healthier treat option. Pair them with a slice of juicy watermelon for a refreshing accompaniment.
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 47 minutes
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, European, Healthy, < 60 Mins
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 82.4
- Fat Content: 2.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 14.1mg
- Sodium Content: 106.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 14g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 7g
- Protein Content: 1.9g
- Aggregated Rating: 5 Stars
- Review Count: 5
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup hazelnuts
- Additional sugar for sprinkling
- Egg whites for brushing
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. |
| 2 | In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture becomes thick and pale. |
| 3 | Add in the vanilla extract and continue beating until well incorporated. |
| 4 | Slowly add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the mixture, beating on low speed until just combined. |
| 5 | Stir in the dried cranberries and hazelnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough. |
| 6 | Using floured hands, divide the dough into 2 equal-sized balls. |
| 7 | Flatten each ball into a disc shape, about 1 inch thick. |
| 8 | Brush the tops of the dough discs with beaten egg whites and sprinkle with additional sugar for a sweet crunch. |
| 9 | Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown. |
| 10 | Reduce the oven temperature to 320°F (160°C) and carefully cut the baked dough diagonally into slices, about 3/4 inch thick. |
| 11 | Arrange the slices cut-side down on the baking sheet and return them to the oven. |
| 12 | Bake for an additional 7 minutes, or until the bottoms are browned to your liking. |
Enjoy the delightful aroma and crunchiness of these homemade Cranberry-Hazelnut Biscotti with your favorite hot beverage or as a wholesome snack any time of the day! 🌟
