Cherry-Chocolate Chip Biscotti

Name: Cherry-Chocolate Chip Biscotti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Cuisine: Italian Desserts, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 eggs; 2 egg whites; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup dried cherries, chopped; 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

A delicious “dunker,” our Test Kitchen’s biscotti is chock-full of dried cherries and chocolate chips. Wrapped in colored cellophane and curly ribbons, it makes a lovely homemade holiday or hostess gift.

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 eggs
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended; Beat in the eggs, egg whites, and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in cherries and chocolate chips.
Divide dough in half. With lightly floured hands, shape each portion into a 12-in. x 3-in. rectangle; place each on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Carefully remove to wire racks; cool for 5 minutes.
Transfer to a cutting board; cut with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 5 minutes. Turn and bake 5-7 minutes longer or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 95 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.

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imiuru

Oct 10, 2011

This was great, I added some Pistachios and used the extra egg yolk for a wash to place on the logs before baking...YUM!
teeracey14

Feb 4, 2011

great, easy recipe. I like to dip the ends in some melted white chocolate (almond bark) for added flavor