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Cranberry and Walnut Biscotti

Servings: 4 dozen
Author: Shawn

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (280 g)
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 8 Tbs unsalted butter, room temperature (1 stick or 114 g)
  • 3/4 cup sugar (150 g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped (60 g)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped (55 g)

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk in the cinnamon.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter on medium speed until smooth and shiny, about 1 minute. Slowly add sugar and continue to beat on medium until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly (about 1 minute) between additions, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  • Add flour in two additions, pulsing the mixer to start, then running on low just until the flour is incorporated, about 15 seconds.
  • Add walnuts and cranberries, pulsing to mix. Transfer dough to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment or silicone baking mats.
  • Divide dough into 4 pieces and roll each into a log about 1 inch in diameter (it's easiest to roll on a silicone baking mat).
  • Transfer to prepared baking sheets, leaving 3 inches of space between logs. Repeat with the remaining dough to make four logs total.
  • Bake 40 minutes, rotating from front to back and top to bottom halfway through, or until golden brown and dough is set.
  • Let cool 20 minutes.
  • Reduce oven heat to 300°F.
  • Slice each log diagonally into slices 1/2 inch thick. Place slices on baking sheets and return to oven.
  • Bake 15 minutes, flip each slice, then bake another 15 minutes, or until dried. Let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.