Crystal Margarine Recipes
Prep: 30 mins
Servings: 36 pieces
Biscotti is a coffee shop staple that you can create in your own kitchen. These Chocolate Orange Cranberry Biscottis are so beautiful and fragrant, did we mention that they’re also gluten-free? You can save this recipe for a special day, or make a batch and welcome each morning with a cup of coffee and a fresh biscotti – the choice is yours!
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ingredients
biscotti
2 3/4 cups
oat flour
2 1/2 cups
almond flour
1/4 cup
rice flour
3 tbsp
cocoa powder
1/2 tsp
baking powder
1/2 tsp
baking soda
1/3 cup
Crystal Margarine
1/4 cup
sugar
1/3 cup
honey
2
large eggs
2 tbsp
orange zest
2 tbsp
orange juice
2 tsp
pure almond extract
1 tsp
pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup
dried cranberries, chopped coarsely
egg wash
1
egg
1 tbsp
water
optional garnish
1 cup
white chocolate, chopped or chips
orange zest, finely grated
directions
For the egg wash:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg with the water.
For the biscotti:
- Preheat oven to 350℉ (175℃). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oat flour, almond flour, rice flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, cream the Crystal Margarine on medium speed with sugar until fluffy; about 2 minutes. Add the honey and blend until fully incorporated. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each before adding the next. Add zest, orange juice and extracts. Mix to incorporate.
- On low speed, add flour in parts, combining slightly before adding additional flour. Add cranberries and mix until well incorporated into the batter.
- On a flat surface, shape and roll dough into two 3 inch width logs, no flour needed. Carefully transfer logs onto prepared baking sheets. Lightly flatten logs with the palm of your hand, keeping the sides of the logs as straight/flat as possible. The height of the flattened log should approximately be 1/2 inch.
- Lightly brush tops with egg wash. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through the baking time.
- Take out of the oven and reduce the oven’s temperature to 325℉ (160℃). Let biscotti logs cool for 20 minutes before slicing into 1/2 inch slices with a sharp serrated knife. Place sliced biscotti, standing up and spaced a finger width apart, onto baking sheet. Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes. Take out of oven and cool completely on baking sheet.
- Melt white chocolate in a microwaveable bowl at 15 second intervals, stirring in between heatings. Do not burn.
- Dip one end of the biscotti into the melted chocolate. Grate orange zest over the dipped ends of the biscotti before the chocolate hardens.
- Allow chocolate to harden. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Chef’s Tips:
- These cookies can be made a few weeks in advance, kept in an airtight container.
- Instead of white chocolate, dip or drizzle biscotti in melted dark chocolate.
- Make these into mini biscotti by shaping logs into 1 inch wide logs.
- Delicious with an espresso, latte, or even tea.