Are you looking for a crunchy treat to serve with your coffee or tea? These Chocolate Cranberry Biscotti are made for dunking!
Twice baked for extra crunch and loaded with chocolate flavor these cookies make a great treat for you or anyone you know that needs a sweet little gift.
I love making Biscotti because they are almost impossible to mess up. You bake them in little loaves until they are crunchy, cut them and then bake them again.
And then you get a nice warm beverage of choice, dunk them in and devour ....
Before, I got a chance to dip these in chocolate to make them festive, I spied my husband taking a bite out of one. Or more accurately, I heard him take a bite out of one.
In mock horror I asked if he knew they were supposed to be dunked. He did, but said they were good anyway.
Which I guess means they are really good!
If chocolate cranberry isn't your jam, try dried cherries, or give these Gingerbread Biscotti a try.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1⅓ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup dried cranberries (or dried cherries)
- chocolate for drizzling or dipping (milk, dark or white chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
- In a large bowl whisk together sugar and eggs until a light lemony color. Add in dried cranberries.
- Mix in dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Shape dough into two loaves approximately 12 inches by 2 inches. Place on the baking sheet a few inches apart.
- Bake until loaves are just beginning to crack, about 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and remove parchment paper and loaves to a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Turn oven down to 325℉.
- Cut loaves with a serrated bread knife into ⅜ inch thick slices ON THE DIAGONAL. Place cut side up on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until crisp, turning each cookie over halfway through baking.
- Let cool completely. Dip in or drizzle with chocolate as desired for decorating.
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Until next time, happy eating.
~Audrey
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm
I would love one of these to dip in my coffee right now. Merry Christmas.
Audrey
I gave most of them away so I may need to make a second batch soon.
Dawn ~ Spatulas On Parade
Biscotti is a favorite at Christmas and this combo is the perfect gift.
Audrey
Biscotti is good any time of year, so why do I consider it a Christmas treat too? ha ha.
Marlys (This and That)
I love biscotti and this was something I was thinking of when we got the the word on what was the verdict of the vote.. I love chocolate and cranberries together.
Audrey
I was skeptical of the combo of chocolate and cranberries, but it definitely worked out well.
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook
Beautifully festive biscotti, Audrey! Great idea. And I could totally see these with dried cherries, too.
Audrey
Thanks, Lauren. I love cherries, so that is usually my first thought.
Jebbica
I love that idea! I love trying to come up with crazy new recipes. Thanks for sharing! #IBABloggers