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.
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Jay-lee Junjy
[email protected]I'll definitely be making these again.
Robiul
[email protected]These biscotti were delicious! I loved the combination of almonds and cherries. They were also really easy to make.
Olerato Leeuw
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed these biscotti. They're a great addition to my holiday baking list.
Kazim Hussain
[email protected]These biscotti were a bit too hard for my liking. I think I'll bake them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Stephanie Atekonz
[email protected]I didn't have any cherries, so I used dried cranberries instead. They worked just as well.
Joleen Kennedy
[email protected]I found the dough to be a little dry, so I added an extra egg. The biscotti turned out great!
puddinmush
[email protected]These biscotti were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
raja v
[email protected]These are the best biscotti I've ever had! They're so flavorful and addictive. I can't stop eating them.
Trisa Yadav
[email protected]I've made these biscotti several times now and they're always a hit. They're great for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.
Babul Chowdhury
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the biscotti came out perfectly. They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The flavor is delicious.
margaret nsarkoh
[email protected]These biscotti turned out amazing! The almond and cherry combination is a perfect balance of sweet and nutty. They were also really easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again.