Colourful Cantuccini

Indulge in the delightful crunch of Colourful Cantuccini, a vibrant twist on the classic Italian biscotti, designed to brighten your cookie jar and your taste buds. These twice-baked treats are packed with a medley of textures and flavors, featuring roasted pistachios, almonds, tangy dried cranberries, sweet diced apricots, and an optional hint of dark chocolate for a decadent touch. Enhanced with a fragrant splash of orange zest and vanilla, this recipe creates irresistibly crisp cookies that are perfect for dipping into coffee or tea. Easy to make and naturally eye-catching, Colourful Cantuccini is the ultimate homemade gift or elegant addition to any dessert platter. Ready in just an hour, this batch of 24 servings is a must-try for lovers of artisan-style baked goods.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 280 grams All-purpose flour
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 Eggs
• 60 grams Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 75 grams Pistachios, roughly chopped
• 75 grams Almonds, roughly chopped
• 50 grams Dried cranberries
• 50 grams Dried apricots, diced
• 50 grams Dark chocolate chips (optional)
• 1 Egg yolk (for brushing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and orange zest.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

Fold in the pistachios, almonds, dried cranberries, dried apricots, and chocolate chips (if using), ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 6

Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a log approximately 25 cm (10 inches) long and 5 cm (2 inches) wide. Place the logs onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Lightly beat the egg yolk and brush it over the top of each log for a golden finish.

Step 8

Bake the logs in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are light golden brown and firm to the touch.

Step 9

Remove the logs from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 150°C (300°F).

Step 10

Using a sharp, serrated knife, slice the logs diagonally into 1 cm (1/2 inch) thick pieces. Lay the slices flat on the parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 11

Bake the slices for an additional 8-10 minutes on one side, then flip them and bake for another 8-10 minutes until dry and crisp.

Step 12

Remove the cantuccini from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(915.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3590.7

Total Fat 149.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 503.0mg	0%
Sodium 1213.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 507.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.7g	0%
Total Sugars 241.9g
Protein 79.0g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 463.6mg	0%
Iron 24.9mg	0%
Potassium 2636.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.4%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 55.0%