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Cherry Almond Biscotti

These delectable Italian Cherry Almond Biscotti (Cantucci) are the perfect cookies to dip in wine, coffee and hot cocoa for breakfast, snack or dessert. Yummy!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 28 -30 cookies
Calories: 87 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup almonds coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper
  3. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, vanilla and almond extract
  4. In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder and salt
  5. Add the egg mixture into the flour mixture folding gently with a spatula
  6. Pour in the chopped almonds and cherries. Mix with your hands until the dough is combined. Do not overmix
  7. Divide the dough into 2 equal parts
  8. Form each dough into a flat log approximately 12 inch long and 3 inch wide. Place the logs* on the sheet pan. Leave a space between them since the dough tends to spread during baking
  9. Bake for 28-30 minutes or until the logs have browned all over
  10. Remove from the oven and let the cool for 10 minutes
  11. Using a serrated knife (bread knife) cut each log diagonally into 1/2" inch slices (approximately)
  12. Place the cookies on 2 sheet pans lined with parchment paper
  13. Bake for 10 more minutes
  14. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on a cooling rack

Notes

  • If dough seems too sticky, moisten your hands with some water

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 87kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 46mg (1%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 28-30 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 87kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 46mg 1%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 95IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.