Christmas Bliss: The PERFECT Cranberry & Orange Biscotti Recipe!

Christmas Bliss: The PERFECT Cranberry & Orange Biscotti Recipe! The holidays are just around the corner, and you know what that means—it's time to get your festive baking game on! But wait, not just any cookies. We're talking about cranberry and orange biscotti—the perfect combination of fruity sweetness and zesty citrus in a crunchy, twice-baked delight. Trust me, once you try this recipe, you'll be the unofficial holiday baker of the year. Ingredients You’ll Need: 2 cups all-purpose flour (because we all need a little "flour power" in our lives) 1 cup dried cranberries (they’re like little ruby jewels, aren’t they?) 1/2 cup chopped almonds (for that perfect crunch that says, "I’m fancy but easy to make") 1/2 cup sugar (because let’s be real, what’s life without a little sweetness?) 1 tablespoon orange zest (this is where the magic happens, folks) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (a splash of goodness, like your favorite holiday song) 2 large eggs (nope, no biscotti without these!) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (so it rises... twice, of course!) A pinch of salt (just like in life, a little salt goes a long way) Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Yes, I know it’s tempting to dive straight into mixing, but give your oven some time to warm up. It's like the holiday season; things take a little time to heat up before they get really exciting. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. It's always a good idea to get your dry ingredients on the same page before introducing the wet ones—kind of like when you try to get your family to agree on one Christmas movie. Get the wet ingredients together: In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until they’re light and fluffy. Now, I don’t mean “light and fluffy” like your last batch of pancake mix—more like "I’m about to be the best biscotti dough you’ve ever met."