MEXICAN CHOCOLATE WALNUT-CHERRY BISCOTTI

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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

2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 large eggs, room temperature, divided use
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup (about 6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and halved

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.

kaya stroupe
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These biscotti are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're delicious and they look so pretty.


Yasmin Fatai
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I didn't have any Mexican chocolate, so I used regular chocolate chips. The biscotti still turned out great!


GOOD.PLAYER.VINNO.INK!SANS
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These biscotti are way too hard. I can't even bite into them.


Vipeen Khadka
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I followed the recipe exactly and my biscotti turned out burnt. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Agnes Khoza
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I found these biscotti to be a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some extra butter next time.


Janzaib Ali
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These biscotti are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Kemauri Daniel
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I'm not a huge fan of Mexican chocolate, but I really enjoyed these biscotti. The flavors are well-balanced and the texture is perfect.


Manju Mandal
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These biscotti are so easy to make. I love that I can whip up a batch in no time.


Shafayet Yusuf
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I love the crunch of these biscotti. They're the perfect snack to satisfy my sweet tooth.


Timothy Locke
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These biscotti are delicious! The Mexican chocolate gives them a unique and flavorful taste.


SteenArt DIY
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I've made these biscotti several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.


anik photo editor
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These biscotti are so easy to make and they taste incredible. I love the combination of flavors.


Mohammed Caleb
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I made these biscotti for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Thato Phahlane
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Followed the recipe exactly and the biscotti came out perfect. They were so delicious, I couldn't stop eating them!


Obada Sabouni
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These biscotti turned out amazing! The combination of Mexican chocolate, walnuts, and cherries is divine. I loved the slight spice from the chocolate and the crunch from the walnuts. The biscotti were also perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy on