Dried Cherry And Chocolate Biscotti

ItalianVegetarianIntermediate55 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.3 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unblanched whole almonds
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 3 each large eggs
  • 0.8 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 8 oz semisweet chocolate, melted

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in the almonds and dried cherries.

  2. 2

    In another bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until well combined.

  3. 3

    Lightly dust a work surface with flour. Turn out the dough and knead a couple of times. Shape into a log about 12 inches long and 4 inches wide.

  4. 4

    Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes, until golden and firm. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack.

  5. 5

    Using a serrated knife, slice diagonally into 1/2-inch slices. Return the slices to the baking sheet and bake for 12 to 14 more minutes until crispy. Cool completely.

  6. 6

    Dip half of each biscotti into the melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined sheet. Refrigerate until the chocolate sets.

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