Door County Cherry Biscotti Recipe

Name: Door County Cherry Biscotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 3-2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup dried cherries; 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons shortening, divided; 4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped

Servings: persons

3 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 teaspoon almond extract
3-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons shortening, divided
4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped

1
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.
2
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
3
. Beat reserved egg white; brush over dough. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 350u00b0 for 28-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes.
4
Transfer to a cutting board; with a serrated knife, cut each rectangle diagonally into 18 slices. Place cut side down on greased
5
. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm and crisp, turning once. Remove to wire racks to cool.
6
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.
7
Melt white chocolate and remaining shortening at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
8
Drizzle over both sides of cookies. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

1379

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 eggs, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and more.

Yes, Door County Cherry Biscotti falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Door County Cherry Biscotti

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