Dried Cherry And Chocolate Biscotti
Ingredients
- 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
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
In another bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until well combined.
- 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
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
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
Dip half of each biscotti into the melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined sheet. Refrigerate until the chocolate sets.