Biscotti with Chocolate Chips, Cherries, and Almonds
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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chill
3 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
24 pieces
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Calories
216 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
Italian
Biscotti with Chocolate Chips, Cherries, and Almonds
Description
The recipe begins by creaming butter, sugar, and almond extract until light and fluffy. Eggs are added, followed by a mixture of baking powder, flour, and salt to form a stiff dough. Chocolate chips, dried cherries, and toasted almonds are folded in by hand if the dough is particularly stiff. The dough is shaped into two long logs and chilled before baking.
After an initial 20-minute bake, the logs are cooled briefly and then sliced diagonally into approximately 1-inch thick pieces. These slices are arranged cut side up on a baking sheet and baked again twice for 7-8 minutes per side until they turn barely golden brown, developing the signature biscotti crunch. Allowing them to cool completely ensures their crisp texture.
This biscotti recipe yields about two dozen cookies that keep well in airtight containers, making them convenient for gifting or storing. They can also be made gluten-free by substituting a suitable flour blend. The balance of tart cherries, rich chocolate, and crunchy almonds complements the almond-scented dough, providing a satisfying multi-textured treat.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces butter room temperature, unsalted
- 1 1/4 cups sugar (8.5 ounces)
- 2 large egg
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 12.2 ounces
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup almonds chopped and toasted
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips (or dark chocolate chunks)
- 6 ounces dried cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or silicone baking sheets.
- In a standing mixer or using a hand mixer, butter, sugar, and almond extract in a bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and beat until well blended.
- Whisk dry ingredients together in a bowl.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just blended. Don't over-mix.
- Mix in chocolate chips, cherries and nuts by hand if dough is too stiff.
- Form into two long logs about 2" wide and 3/4 to 1" high.
- Chill for 20 minutes.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- Remove from oven and and allow to cool for about 5 minutes, then slice on the diagonal into 1" wide slices.
- Put sliced bars on a silpat or parchment lined cookie sheet, cut side up, and bake for 7-8 minutes or until golden brown. Flip biscotti over and bake another 7 minutes. Biscotti should be barely golden brown.
- Allow biscotti to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
- Makes 2 dozen larger biscotti or 48 small biscotti.
Notes
- Gluten-free versions can be made using an appropriate gluten-free flour blend, though the dough will be stiff and chips, cherries, and nuts should be folded in by hand.
- Adjust baking time for smaller biscotti pieces to prevent overbaking.
- Biscotti store well in an airtight container for up to 10 days, ideal for gifting.
- Almonds can be substituted with pecans or walnuts based on preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 403IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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