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.
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Shamoi Stevens
[email protected]These biscotti are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.
Che Maurice Bharath
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to follow and the biscotti turn out delicious every time.
Bonolo Mohaswa
[email protected]These biscotti are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still really good. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Polisca Travisfedl
[email protected]I've made these biscotti several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're the perfect balance of crispy and chewy.
John Mackintosh
[email protected]These biscotti are a great way to use up leftover cherries. They're also a great gift for friends and family.
Michael Churcher
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cherries, but I actually really enjoyed these biscotti. The cherry flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
Muhindo buwa
[email protected]These biscotti are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste fresh.
Zuel Rana
[email protected]I've made these biscotti several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat to serve with coffee or tea.
Rifqi Mohamed Ridzuan
[email protected]These are the best biscotti I've ever had! They're so crispy and flavorful. I can't stop eating them!
Hosen Raja
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these biscotti would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! They're so light and airy, and the cherry flavor is just perfect.
Suzi Shift
[email protected]These biscotti are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They turned out so delicious!
Jose Corazon
[email protected]I love the combination of cherries and almonds in these biscotti. They're so flavorful and have a great texture.
mwash sammy
[email protected]These cherry biscotti are the perfect treat for any occasion! They're easy to make and always a hit with my friends and family.