Festive Chocolate Cherry Biscotti

Festive Chocolate Cherry Biscotti, a vegetarian Italian treat that combines sweet candied cherries and mini chocolate chips for a perfect holiday snack. These biscotti are not only visually appealing but also versatile, making them ideal for cookie platters, gifts, or a cozy coffee break. With potential allergens including dairy, eggs, gluten, and nuts, this recipe caters to a variety of tastes while offering a satisfying crunch.

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Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 36

Cooking Time: 75 minutes

Overview

Chocolate Cherry Biscotti is a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. These biscotti are filled with candied cherries and mini chocolate chips, making them a festive and delicious addition to any cookie platter. They are easy to mail and can be stored for weeks, making them an ideal gift.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten, Nuts

Cuisine

Italian

Ingredients

• 0.5 Cups butter
• 0.75 Cups white sugar
• 3 Whole eggs
• 2 Teaspoons almond extract
• 3 Cups all-purpose flour
• 2 Teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 Cups candied cherries, chopped
• 0.5 Cups mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 Cups white chocolate, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large cookie sheet.
2. 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.
3. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. Mix in the candied cherries and mini chocolate chips.
4. With lightly floured hands, shape the dough into two 10-inch long loaves. Place rolls 5 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet; flatten each to a 3-inch width.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until set and light golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes. Using a serrated knife, cut loaves diagonally into 1/2-inch slices. Arrange slices cut side down on ungreased cookie sheets.
6. 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.
7. Melt the white chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 20 to 30 seconds until smooth. Drizzle cookies with melted white chocolate. Store in a tightly covered container.

Enjoy these festive biscotti with a cup of coffee or as a delightful holiday gift!