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Door County Cherry Biscotti

"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."

36 ServingsPrep: 40 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling

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

2 of 2

Door County Cherry Biscotti (continued)

Directions (continued)

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.

Nutrition 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.