Cherry biscotti are delightful twice-baked almond and cherry cookies. They are the perfect accompaniment to coffee or tea, and also make a delicious gift. Originating in medieval Italy, these crispy treats were often given to travelers as they were easy to keep. Biscotti have a fascinating tale of creation, influencing modern iterations of the cookie. This easy-to-follow guide introduces you to the art of making the ultimate cherry biscotti. We'll take you through everything you need to know, from choosing the right ingredients and equipment to step-by-step instructions and helpful tips. With just a little patience and attention to detail, you'll be able to enjoy delicious homemade cherry biscotti that will satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your friends and family.
Let's cook with our recipes!
CHOCOLATE CHERRY BISCOTTI
These are one of my favorites. I make them every holiday season. They are great for mailing and keep for weeks!
Provided by Jennifer Wall
Categories Desserts Cookies Biscotti Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large cookie sheet.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the almond extract. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. Mix in candied cherries and mini chocolate chips.
- With lightly floured hands, shape dough into two 10 inch long loaves. Place rolls 5 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet; flatten each to 3 inch width.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until set and light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Using a serrated knife, cut loaves diagonally into 1/2 inch slices. Arrange slices cut side down on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until bottoms begin to brown. Turn, and bake an additional 5 minutes, or until browned and crisp. Cool completely. Melt white chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 20 to 30 seconds until smooth. Drizzle cookies with melted white chocolate. Store in tightly covered container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 22.8 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 55.2 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
CHERRY ALMOND BISCOTTI
Usually served with dessert wine, this cherry almond biscotti is perfect with espresso or cappuccino.
Provided by PJ's kitchen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h40m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Stir dried cherries and amaretto liqueur together in a saucepan over medium heat until the amaretto comes to a simmer; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the liquid for later use.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together onto a sheet of waxed paper. Beat butter with 1 cup sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat 3 eggs into butter-sugar mixture, one at a time, blending in each egg before adding the next. Stir reserved cherry liquid and vanilla extract into the wet ingredients.
- Beat butter with 1 cup sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat 3 eggs into butter-sugar mixture, one at a time, blending in each egg before adding the next. Stir reserved cherry liquid and vanilla extract into the wet ingredients.
- Stir flour mixture into the wet ingredients a little at a time to form a smooth dough. Gently fold cherries and almonds into dough. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface, divide in half, and form each half into a log 12 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide. Gently press the logs with your fingers to flatten to a thickness of 3/4 inch. Transfer loaves to the prepared baking sheets, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle each with 1 1/2 tablespoon white sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the loaves are golden brown, about 35 minutes. Transfer loaves to wire racks and cool for 20 minutes. Use a sharp knife to slice each loaf on the diagonal into 16 pieces. Transfer the biscotti to baking sheets. Reduce oven heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Bake in the oven for 8 minutes; flip biscotti and bake until crisp and lightly browned, about 8 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 87.9 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED CHERRY-HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Categories Cookies Mixer Chocolate Fruit Dessert Bake Christmas Valentine's Day Vegetarian Orange Cherry Hazelnut Party Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Position 1 rack in center and 1 rack in top third of oven and preheat to 325°F. Using handheld electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in very large bowl until well blended. Beat in eggs 1 at a time just until blended. Mix in orange peel, baking soda and salt. Add 3 cups flour, hazelnuts and dried cherries; stir until well blended. Add 3 cups flour, 1 cup at a time, stirring until well incorporated.
- Transfer dough to floured work surface. Divide into 4 equal pieces. Knead each piece until dough holds together well. Form each piece into 9-inch-long by 3-inch-wide log. Place 2 logs on each of 2 large ungreased baking sheets, spacing about 3 inches apart (logs will spread during baking). Bake until logs are golden and feel firm when tops are gently pressed, switching and rotating baking sheets halfway through baking, about 55 minutes. Cool logs on baking sheets 15 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
- Using long wide spatula, transfer logs to cutting board. Using serrated knife, cut warm logs crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices cut side down on 2 baking sheets. Bake biscotti 10 minutes. Turn biscotti over; bake until light golden, about 10 minutes longer. Transfer to racks and cool completely.
- Stir chocolate in large bowl set over saucepan of boiling water until melted and smooth. Remove from over water. Dip 1 cut side of each biscotti into melted chocolate to about 1/4-inch depth. Gently shake off excess chocolate. Place biscotti, chocolate side up, on baking sheets. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm, about 35 minutes. Dip pastry brush in cocoa, then lightly brush cocoa over chocolate on each biscotti. (Can be made ahead. Store in airtight containers up to 4 days, or wrap in foil and freeze in resealable plastic bags up to 3 weeks.)
CHERRY-CHOCOLATE CHIP BISCOTTI
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.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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 : Calories 95 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHERRY-ALMOND BISCOTTI
Unlike many crumbly cookies, these biscotti are sturdy enough to mail. For a holiday gift, send a batch along with a pound of your favorite coffee beans.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat cherries and liqueur in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until cherries have softened, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid. If liquid equals less than 2 tablespoons, add enough liqueur to make 2 tablespoons.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Put butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in 3 whole eggs, one at a time. Mix in reserved cherry liquid and the vanilla. Reduce speed to low, and gradually mix in flour mixture. Stir in cherries and almonds.
- On a lightly floured surface, halve dough. Shape each half into a 12 1/2 by 2 1/2-inch log. Flatten logs to 1/2 inch thick. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with a parchment paper. Brush logs with beaten egg; sprinkle with the sanding sugar.
- Bake 35 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer to wire racks to cool, about 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
- Cut each log on the diagonal into 16 to 18 pieces. Transfer pieces to racks, laying them on sides. Set racks on baking sheets. Bake 8 minutes; flip. Bake 8 minutes more. Let cool until crisp.
DRIED CHERRY BISCOTTI
Need a holiday treat that's not overly sweet? Sharon Martin of Manistee, Michigan has an answer with her Dried Cherry Biscotti. The cherries and almonds add color and texture and a dusting of powdered sugar dress these up. CW taste testers noted these biscotti were not as hard and crunchy as some.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Beat in egg whites and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture. Stir in cherries and almonds (dough will be stiff). , Press into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes. Remove from pan to a cutting board; cut biscotti in half with a serrated knife. Cut each half into 1/2-in. slices. , Place slices cut side down on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until light golden brown, turning once. Remove to wire racks to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHERRY BISCOTTI
Make and share this Cherry Biscotti recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Gingerbear
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine 3/4 cup sugar and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed, scraping bowl often, 2 to 3 minutes, or until thick and pale yellow in color.
- Add oil, orange juice, orange peel and vanilla; beat 1 to 2 minutes, or until well mixed.
- Combine flour, walnuts, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture.
- Mix on low speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until well mixed.
- Stir in cherries by hand.
- Turn dough onto lightly floured surface (dough will be soft and sticky).
- Lightly sprinkle with additional flour; knead flour into dough.
- With floured hands, shape into 2 (8x2-inch) logs.
- Place 3 to 4 inches apart on a greased baking sheet; flatten tops slightly.
- Combine egg white and water; brush on logs.
- Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven 25 to 30 minutes, or until light brown and firm to the touch.
- Let cool on baking sheet 15 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
- Cut logs diagonally into 1/2-inch slices with a serrated knife; arrange slices, cut-side down, on baking sheet.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes; turn slices.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove to wire rack; let cool completely.
CHOCOLATE-CHERRY BISCOTTI
Biscotti are a wonderful treat. Not a sweet as a more traditional cookie, they work well as a midafternoon snack along with a cup of tea or coffee or as a light ending to a great supper. In addition, these double baked cookies are easy to prepare and store rather well. In this recipe the delightful flavors of chocolate and cherry are paired together. Found this on the Internet and storing it (with my inteneded tweaking) for safe keeping.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine flours and salt in a bowl; stir well with a whisk.
- Beat sugar and eggs with a mixer at high speed until thick and pale (about 4 minutes). Add oil and extracts, beating until well-blended. Add flour mixture, beating at low speed just until blended. Stir in cherries and chocolate chips.
- Divide dough in half; turn out onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Shape each portion into a 10-inch-long roll, and flatten to 1-inch thickness. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove rolls from the baking sheet; cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 325°.
- Cut each roll diagonally into 20 (1/2-inch) slices. Place slices, cut sides down, on baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Turn cookies over, and bake an additional 10 minutes (cookies will be slightly soft in center but will harden as they cool). Remove from baking sheet; cool completely on wire rack.
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."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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 : Calories 323 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
DRIED CHERRY BISCOTTI
The finished biscotti can be dipped halfway in melted semisweet chocolate to make them extra special!
Provided by Mercy
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Lightly grease one cookie sheet (spray oil works well for this).
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Blend flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add eggs and vanilla, beating until dough is formed.
- Stir in cherries and almonds.
- Turn the dough out on lightly floured surface and knead several times. Using the greased cookie sheet as a surface, divide the dough in half and form into two flat logs about 9 inches long and 3 inches wide.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
- Let cool directly on the baking sheet resting on a rack for 10 minutes.
- Lower heat to 325°F.
- On a cutting board, cut the logs on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick pieces.
- Put back into oven for 5 minutes.
- Turn over and bake 5 more minutes.
- Remove from cookie sheet and cool on baking rack.
- Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.7, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 109.6, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 1, Sugar 10.3, Protein 3.6
CHEF ANNE'S DRIED CHERRY & ALMOND BISCOTTI
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and granulated sugar and mix, scraping down the sides as needed, until light and fluffy. Beat in the 2 whole eggs one at a time, stirring to combine thoroughly after each addition. Add the vanilla.
- Gently mix in the flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Stir until all the dry ingredients are fully incorporated. Fold in the almonds and cherries.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into two logs, about the length of the baking sheet, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon water. Brush the logs with the egg wash, sprinkle them with the turbinado sugar, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the logs from the oven, transfer to a cutting board, and use a serrated knife to cut them into 1/2-inch slices-on the bias-while they are still warm (slicing them while warm will prevent crumbling). Keep the ends to nibble on while the other biscotti are baking.
- Lay the biscotti back on the baking sheet and bake for another 10 minutes to toast and harden.
- Let the biscotti cool and store in an airtight container.
CHOCOLATE CHERRY BISCOTTI
Provided by Mary Nearn
Categories Mixer Chocolate Egg Fruit Dessert Bake Cherry Vanilla Healthy Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray or brush lightly with vegetable oil.
- In large bowl using an electric mixer, beat together butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and beat briefly to incorporate.
- In medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Add to butter mixture and beat on low speed just until incorporated, kneading by hand at the end. Add cherries and beat on low speed just until incorporated.
- Turn dough onto work surface and if necessary, knead briefly to incorporate any loose cherries. Divide in half and roll each half into 8-inch-long (approximately 1 1/2-inch-wide) log.
- Carefully transfer logs to prepared baking sheet and bake until tops are firm to touch and bottoms are light golden, about 25 minutes. Cool on baking sheet on rack 1 hour. Reduce oven temperature to 250° F. Using serrated knife, cut logs on a slight diagonal into 12 (1 1/2-inch-thick) slices. Return biscotti to baking sheet, cut-sides down. Bake, turning over once, until dry and crisp, about 45 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool completely.
(CHOCOLATE) CHERRY PECAN BISCOTTI
Everybody I've ever made these for have loved them. I've made them with marshmellows before too... but that didn't really work out too well hehehe. In the picture the lighter biscottis don't have the cocoa powder in them and the darker ones do. (I like them without cocoa better but that's just me.)
Provided by ThatSouthernBelle
Categories Breads
Time 1h16m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients together.
- Make into a 1/2 inch thick loaf on a wax paper.
- Place wax paper on a cookie sheet.
- Bake for 45 minutes on 300°F.
- Cut loaf into pieces.
- Bake 12 minutes on each flat side.
- Brush top of biscotti with extra almond flavoring.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.4, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 58.3, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 10.7, Protein 3.1
ALMOND CHERRY BISCOTTI
I love baking all kinds of cookies, but since I'm Italian, biscotti is my all-time favorite. I remember nibbling on these as a child each Christmas.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. , In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and vanilla; stir into flour mixture until blended. Stir in almonds and cherries (dough will be crumbly)., Divide dough in half; shape into two balls. On an ungreased baking sheet, shape each half into a 10-in. x 2-1/2-in. rectangle. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove to wire racks; cool for 20 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a sharp knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake for 15 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CHERRY-PISTACHIO BISCOTTI
Make and share this Cherry-Pistachio Biscotti recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Nancy Van Ess
Categories Dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 80 biscotti
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly grease a large cookie sheet. In a food processor, process flour, sugar, lime peel and baking powder until blended.
- Add butter and cherries.
- Pulse until cherries are coarsely chopped.
- Spoon off and reserve 1 tablespoon of beaten eggs.
- Add remaining eggs and pistachios and pulse until dough is evenly moistened.
- Turn dough out onto on a well-floured surface.(Dough will be sticky). Divide dough in 1/4s.
- With hands, roll each portion into a 9" log.
- Place logs crosswise 3" apart on prepared baking sheet. Press logs to flatten to 2" wide. Brush with reserved egg.
- Bake 25 min. or until golden brown.
- Let cool on sheet on a wire rack 10 min.
- Loosen with a spatula and remove to a cutting board.
- Let cool 10 min. longer.
- Using a large heavy knife, cut each log diagonally in 1/2" thick slices.
- Arrange slices upright on clean cookie sheet (no need to grease sheet). Bake 14-16 min.
- longer until crisp.
- Remove to wire rack to cool (cookies will get even more crisp). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CHERRY HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
Presents from the pantry are a tradition with me-and this crusty coffee "dunker" is a favorite! Stuffed with fruits and nuts, it freezes well and can be made a month ahead of busy holidays. Dried cranberries can be substituted for cherries.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs; add the sugar, oil, lemon juice and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients just until combined. Stir in cherries. , Divide dough in half. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, shape each portion into a 12x3-in. rectangle. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown., Carefully remove to wire racks; cool for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 300°. Transfer biscotti to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on parchment-lined baking sheets. , Bake for 15 minutes or until firm. Turn and bake 10-20 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
ALMOND CHERRY BISCOTTI
Steps:
- 1 Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper. 2 In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda until well combined 3 Grate almond paste and butter into flour mixture. Mix well with fork or pastry blender until crumbly. 4 Whisk eggs and almond extract and add to flour mixture. Add cherries. Mix until dough holds together. Turn out onto a lightly floured counter. 5 Roll dough into a 2" thick log. Cut in half and roll each piece 10" long. Flatten to 3/4" thick loaves, slightly rounding ends. 6 Transfer to cookie sheet. Bake 30 minutes or until firm to the touch. Cool on wire rack for 15 minutes. 7 Drop temp to 300F. Cut loaves into 3/4" diagonal slices. Return slices to oven and bake for 20 minutes more. 8 Cool completely and store in airtight container.
MEXICAN CHOCOLATE WALNUT-CHERRY BISCOTTI
I love to combine flavors and spices from different cultures. These cookies have ground cinnamon in them, which is a classic flavor in Mexican chocolate. They are very crunchy and are loaded with maraschino cherries and toasted walnuts. -Nancy C. Evans, Phoenix, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Whisk the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk 5 eggs and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients. Stir in walnuts, chocolate chips and cherries. Transfer to a lightly floured surface; knead gently until dough forms (dough will be sticky)., Using floured hands, divide dough into 3 portions. Shape each portion into an 8x3-in. rectangle on parchment-lined baking sheets. Beat remaining egg; brush over tops. Bake until firm to the touch, 30-35 minutes. Cool on pans on wire racks until firm, 10-15 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 300°. Transfer baked rectangles to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut diagonally into 3/4-in. slices. Place on baking sheets, cut side down. Bake until crisp, 10-12 minutes on each side. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CHERRY ALMOND BISCOTTI
These are great with your afternoon cup of tea or even in the morning with your coffee. We dipped ours in white chocolate and they were delicious. The cherries were a great addition to these biscotti.
Provided by Karen Willard
Categories Cookies
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Place parchment paper on a large baking sheet.
- 2. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside.
- 3. Crack and place eggs in a small bowl. Add extracts.
- 4. In a large bowl beat the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 - 4 minutes. Beat in eggs with extracts one at a time until incorporated, about 30 seconds. Scrap down sides of bowl as needed.
- 5. Reduce the mixer speed to low (very important) and slowly mix in the flour mixture until just combined, about 30 seconds. Stir in almonds and chopped cherries and incorporate any remaining flour on sides of bowl.
- 6. Using floured hands, split the dough in half. On the parchment lined baking sheet roll or press each half into two logs 12-13 inches long and about 3 inches wide. Placing logs about 3 inches apart. Sprinkle with course sugar crystals and lightly press into loaf.
- 7. Bake until the loaves are golden brown and just beginning to crack on top about 30 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through baking.
- 8. Remove loaf from oven and place the baking sheet on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees.
- 9. Place the loaf on a cutting board (remember not the side of the cutting board used for onions or garlic!) and slice each loaf into 3/4 inch thick slices using a serrate knife or a very sharp knife. Lay the slices cut side down about 1/2 inch apart on the baking sheet.
- 10. Bake 12 - 14 minutes and then turn the slices over bake another 12 - 14 minutes until the slices are crisp and golden brown. Transfer the biscotti to a wire rack and let cool completely before serving, about 30 minutes.
- 11. OPTIONAL - Prepare after biscotti has cooled. In a small saucepan heat and stir chocolate chips or coarsely chopped white baking squares and 1 TBS shortening over low heat until smooth. Dip bottom edge of each cookie into the melted chocolate or drizzle the chocolate over the top of the biscotti. Let stand until set.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe cherries. This will give your biscotti the best flavor and texture.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the biscotti tough.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help the biscotti hold their shape.
- Bake the biscotti until they are golden brown. Don't underbake them, or they will be soft and chewy.
- Slice the biscotti while they are still warm. This will make them easier to cut.
- Store the biscotti in an airtight container. They will keep for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Cherry biscotti are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. You can enjoy them on their own or dunk them in your favorite beverage. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect cherry biscotti every time.
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