Best 8 Chocolate Cherry Pecan Biscotti Recipes

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Within the realm of culinary experiences, the pursuit of the perfect "chocolate cherry pecan biscotti" recipe can be likened to an alchemical quest, a journey where bakers embark on an adventure to transform pantry staples into crisp, flavorful delights. Be it the tantalizing aroma of roasted pecans filling the kitchen or the satisfaction of biting into a crunchy, chocolate-dipped morsel, the creation of these biscotti offers an opportunity to combine the joy of baking with the appreciation for delectable treats. In this exploration, we will venture into the world of recipes, unearthing the secrets to crafting the ultimate chocolate cherry pecan biscotti, one that strikes a harmonious balance between sweetness, nuttiness, and the rich complexity of chocolate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DRIED CHERRY AND ALMOND BISCOTTI



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 44 biscotti

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 stick butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, plus 1 egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch salt
1 lemon, zested
1/2 cup whole blanched almonds, toasted
3/4 cup dried cherries
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
Chocolate Ganache, optional, recipe follows
4 dozen mini pretzels, optional
Red and green sprinkles or smashed candy cane pieces, optional
2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips or chopped block chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar and beat together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl periodically. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Add the vanilla.
  • Gently mix in the flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Once the dry ingredients are incorporated, fold in the almonds and dried cherries.
  • Divide the dough in half and roll the dough into 2 logs. If the dough is sticky, dust with a little flour. Roll the logs to the length of a sheet pan. Beat the egg white with a splash of water. Brush the logs with the egg white and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar. Transfer to a sheet pan and place at least 3 inches apart. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven let cool for 10 minutes. Remove logs to a cutting board and slice on the bias about 3/4 inch thick. Lay the biscotti back on the sheet pan and return to the oven for another 10 minutes. This will harden the biscotti. Cool completely on a rack.
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper. Dip each biscotti or pretzel in the chocolate to cover half of each and then dip in the sprinkles or candy cane pieces. Set each piece on the lined cookie sheet to allow the chocolate to harden. Store in a cool place in air-tight containers. Try not to eat them all at the same time.
  • Bring a saucepan with 1-inch of water in it to a boil. Put the chocolate in a large metal or heatproof glass mixing bowl and place on top of the saucepan with boiling water. Pay careful attention that the mixing bowl does not touch the surface of the boiling water. Stir the chocolate until it is almost completely melted. Remove it from the saucepan and continue stir until the chocolate is completely melted. This entire process should take no more than 5 to 10 minutes.

(CHOCOLATE) CHERRY PECAN BISCOTTI



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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

2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2 tablespoons rum extract
2 tablespoons almond extract
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
1/8 cup maraschino cherry, chopped
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1 tablespoon cocoa (optional)
1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted (optional)

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

CHOCOLATE CHERRY BISCOTTI



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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

½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup chopped candied cherries
½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped white chocolate

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-CHOCOLATE CHIP BISCOTTI



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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

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

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.

CHOCOLATE PECAN BISCOTTI



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These are my current favorite biscotti!

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 5h

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup unsalted butter
2 eggs
⅓ cup milk, scalded and cooled
¼ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup heavy cream
9 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the yeast, instant coffee, cocoa, four, sugar, ricotta cheese, butter, eggs, milk and chocolate hazelnut spread into the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Set the machine for DOUGH and press the START button. At the beep- or at the end of the second knead, add the chocolate chips and pecans.
  • Grease a large baking sheet. Form the dough into two thick logs about 3 1/2 inches wide and 12 inches long. Cover and let rise until double, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake biscotti for 40 to 45 minutes, until edges begin to brown. Cool on wire racks. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the logs into 1/2 inch wide slices. Lay the slices cut side down on the baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, turn and bake 5 minutes more, until dry. Do not brown.
  • When the biscotti are completely cool, make the chocolate dip. In a small saucepan, heat cream until scalding hot but not boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the semisweet chocolate until smooth. Allow to cool slightly. Dip biscotti halfway into the chocolate and set onto waxed paper to dry. Store in an airtight container. Do not refrigerate. These will keep for several weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 6.7 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY BISCOTTI



Chocolate Cherry Biscotti image

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

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup Demerara sugar*
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup dried tart cherries
*Demerara sugar, which is raw cane sugar, is available at natural food stores or online at igourmet.com.

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.

DOOR COUNTY CHERRY BISCOTTI



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"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

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

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.

DARK CHOCOLATE CHERRY BISCOTTI



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When it comes to chocolate, we don't mess around! Our Dark Chocolate Cherry Biscotti are wildly flavorful and don't skimp on the dark chocolate or dried cherries. But we didn't stop there; this chocolate cherry biscotti recipe just isn't complete without a last, lush drizzle of vanilla on top. They're (almost) too pretty to eat! You'll love dipping this chocolate cherry biscotti in some hot cocoa or coffee; it's a sweet little indulgence you can enjoy any day of the week. Dark Chocolate Cherry Biscotti also make for a great present! Pop a few in a clear bag, tie it with ribbon and voilà, the perfect gift! But don't give them all away; make sure to save a few for yourself. You deserve it!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h45m

Yield 69

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour
3 tablespoons Hershey's™ Special Dark™ Cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
1 cup chopped dried cherries
2/3 cup white vanilla baking chips
1 teaspoon vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 18x13-inch baking sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
  • In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed about 3 minutes or until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and cherries. Divide dough into thirds on lightly floured surface. Lightly flour hands, and shape each piece of dough into 12-inch long log. Place logs on baking sheet, 4 inches apart. Press down gently to flatten to 2 inches wide.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until set, but still slightly soft. Place baking sheet on cooling rack; cool completely, about 1 hour. Transfer to cutting board and, with serrated knife, cut logs crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Place slices cut side down on ungreased large cookie sheets, 1/2 inch apart.
  • Bake 10 minutes. Turn cookies over; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until tops are dry. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave vanilla baking chips and shortening uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Transfer melted chips to small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut small corner from one end of bag. Drizzle over biscotti. Let stand until drizzle is set, about 30 minutes.
  • Store in tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have chopped pecans, you can use walnuts or almonds instead.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this will make the biscotti tough.
  • Bake the biscotti until they are golden brown and firm to the touch.
  • Allow the biscotti to cool completely before slicing and serving.
  • Store the biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Chocolate cherry pecan biscotti are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are crispy, chewy, and full of flavor, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a sweet snack, give these biscotti a try. You won't be disappointed!

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