Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped (2 1/2 ounces)

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar at medium speed until pale and creamy, about 3 minutes.
  • Beat in the butter and almond extract.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
  • Stir in the dried cranberries and almonds.
  • Using lightly floured hands, shape the dough into 2 slightly flattened 10-inch logs on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden.
  • Let the logs cool slightly.
  • Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the logs 1/2 inch thick on the diagonal.
  • Arrange the slices on the baking sheet cut sides up and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the biscotti are lightly browned and crisp.
  • Let cool completely before serving.