Description
Crisp, elegant, and delightfully sweet, these Cherry Almond Biscotti are packed with dried cherries, slivered almonds, and a hint of vanilla and almond extract. Perfect for dunking in coffee or gifting during the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup dried cherries, slightly chopped
- 1 cup slivered almonds, slightly chopped
- 1/3 cup coarse sugar crystals
- 6 oz semi-sweet or white chocolate (made with cocoa butter), coarsely chopped
- 1 tbsp shortening
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In another bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla, and almond extract, and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in cherries and almonds.
- Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a 12×3-inch log on the baking sheet. Sprinkle coarse sugar over the tops.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and firm. Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes. Reduce oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Slice logs diagonally into ¾-inch thick slices. Lay slices cut side down and bake 10–12 minutes per side, until crisp and golden. Cool completely.
- For optional dipping, melt chocolate with shortening and dip one end of each biscotti. Place on parchment to set.
Notes
- Use a serrated knife for clean slices.
- Cool biscotti completely before storing to keep them crunchy.
- Toast almonds lightly before adding for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotti
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg