Festive Christmas Biscotti Marmalade (Printable Version)

Crunchy biscotti spiced with citrus, marmalade, cranberries, and nuts. Great for festive snacks or cozy moments.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
11 - Zest of 1 orange

→ Mix-ins

12 - 1/2 cup orange marmalade
13 - 2/3 cup dried cranberries
14 - 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
15 - 1/2 cup chopped almonds

→ Decoration

16 - 4 ounces white chocolate, melted
17 - Extra marmalade or candied orange peel

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and orange zest.
04 - Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
05 - Gently fold in orange marmalade, dried cranberries, pistachios, and almonds until evenly distributed.
06 - Divide dough in half and shape each portion into a log approximately 12 inches long and 2 inches wide on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
07 - Bake for 25 minutes until golden and firm. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet.
08 - Using a serrated knife, cut logs diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices.
09 - Arrange slices cut side down on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake another 8 to 10 minutes until crisp and golden.
10 - Allow biscotti to cool completely on a wire rack. Drizzle with melted white chocolate and decorate with extra marmalade or candied orange peel if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive flavor with citrus and spices
  • Perfect for gifting or sharing
02 -
  • Store biscotti in an airtight container for up to two weeks
  • Contains eggs, wheat, milk, and tree nuts
03 -
  • Replace pistachios or almonds with hazelnuts or pecans if preferred
  • For extra citrus flavor, add lemon zest with orange zest
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