We need to talk. About mandel bread! This Jewish step cousin of the biscotti is perfect with a cup of joe, (or Jose…or Jack). Cranberry Orange Chocolate Mandel Bread!
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Anyway, let’s talk mandel bread. AKA mandelbrot aka awesome. This crazy cousin of the biscotti is twice baked like the biscotti, but is a little softer. Making it perfect for dipping in coffee OR not dipping in coffee. Your choice.
This version has dried cranberries, almonds and I dipped them in orange kissed chocolate, just because no one stopped me. Giving them lots of texture and a hint of citrus.
I also like these cookings because they are one bowl and you can use your hands! What else do you look for in a cookie?
Oh yeah, chocolate. Which I already mentioned, is in this recipe too!!
I’m thinking let’s make these for Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur break fast, shall we? Or just because Tuesday. That works too.
Coffee optional, spiked coffee highly recommended. 
**Check out the full recipe for Cranberry Chocolate Orange Mandel Bread!**
I collaborated with Imperial Sugar for this blog post. Thanks for your support. Jew rock!
This looks delicious! Having trouble finding the actual recipe, though.
Thanks! Sorry for the confusion. There is a link to Imperial Sugar’s website on the bottom. http://www.imperialsugar.com/recipes/holidays/Rosh-Hashanah/Cranberry-Chocolate-Orange-Mandel-Bread
Could I use Greek or Natural yogurt in place of the sour cream?
Greek should work since it’s thick like sour cream!