Home Dishes & Beverages Cookies Biscotti

Door County Cherry Biscotti

Name: Door County Cherry Biscotti
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 3 large 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 semisweet chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons shortening, divided; 4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped

3 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling

Makes

3 dozen

"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."

Door County Cherry Biscotti Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Next Recipe

Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links. Ratings and prices are accurate and items are in stock as of time of publication.

Ingredients

3 large 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 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 323 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 94mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Door County Cherry Biscotti

Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition Facts

Recommended Video

More from Taste of Home