Door County Cherry Biscotti Recipe

Door County Cherry Biscotti RecipePhoto by: Taste of Home Door County Cherry Biscotti Recipe Rating 4

"When it was announced that dried cherries would be the featured ingredient in the baking competition that year, I experimented with adding them to my recipe. I love the combination of the cherries and the chocolate drizzle."

2
[X]

Rate Door County Cherry Biscotti Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Door County Cherry Biscotti Recipe
  • Prep: 40 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 36 Servings
40 50 90

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons shortening, divided
  • 4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped

Directions

  • Separate one egg; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 eggs and reserved egg yolk. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Turn onto a floured surface. Knead in cherries and almonds. Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a 12-in. x 3-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Beat reserved egg white; brush over dough. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 350° for 28-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a cutting board; with a serrated knife, cut each rectangle diagonally into 18 slices. Place cut side down on greased baking sheets. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm and crisp, turning once. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over both sides of cookies. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
  • Melt white chocolate and remaining shortening at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  • Drizzle over both sides of cookies. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 pieces) equals 323 calories, 14 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 49 mg cholesterol, 94 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Door County Cherry Biscotti in Taste of Home June/July 2006, p9

Healthy Cooking

Featured Videos

  • Biscotti

    Almond Biscotti Recipe.Biscotti are crunchy Italian cookies often served with coffee or tea. Here are some helpful steps and recipes for making this authentic Italian cookies.Delicious Italian Biscotti Recipes:Brownie Alpine Biscotti Recipe.Double Chocolate Biscotti Recipe.

Comfort Food Diet

Try the Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Online FREE for 7 days! It's an easy-to-follow diet plan you can do while enjoying delicious dishes!

Learn More >

New! Taste of Home Recipe Box

Organize your recipes into folders, personalize with notes, and easily share with friends.

Learn More >

More Ways to get Taste of Home Recipes

Reviews for Door County Cherry Biscotti (2)

Door County Cherry Biscotti Recipe

Door County Cherry Biscotti

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >


Reviewed on Jul. 08, 2009 by Paula802

As of July 9th correction has been made...there is NO cinnamon in this recipe


Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2009 by Paula802

Where in the recipe does it give you the amount of cinnamon?

Also, DO NOT bake for as long a the recipe says for the second baking. They will be hard as a rock. Bake them only 15 minutes. & or 8 minutes on each side.

 
 
Healthy Cooking - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT