CHERRY BISCOTTI

Step 1

Prep: Start by getting the oven preheating to 325 F. Then, lightly grease a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper, set aside.

Step 2

Make dough: In a small bowl, mix the flour and baking powder and set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter and sugar, beat with an electric handheld mixer or a stand mixer, on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Step 3

Next, add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mix well again. Proceed to gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating until well blended after each addition. Then gently fold in only 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips, all the cherries, and almonds.

Step 4

Shape: Once the dough it ready, continue to roll it out to 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface. If the dough is too sticky, gently knead in some flour to toughen it up a little bit. Then cut the dough into strips, like regular biscotti, and place them 2-inches apart on the greased baking sheet. Knead the leftovers together, roll them out, and cut again until all the dough has been used.

Step 5

Bake: Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. After that, turn the cookies over on the baking sheet and bake again for another 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Once the baking is done, remove the cookies from oven and place on wire racks to completely cool.

Step 6

Decorate: In a microwave safe dish, melt the remaining chocolate and drizzle it over the biscotti. You can also use colored candy melts if desired. Let the cookies set until the chocolate/candy melts are firm, serve and enjoy!