cherry biscotti

Cherry Biscotti is made with dried fruit, slivered almonds and feels fancy and decadent. These biscotti cookies are a fantastic treat that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee or tea.

CHERRY BISCOTTI

flour

baking powder

butter, softened (1 stick)

sugar

eggs

vanilla

white chocolate chips

cherries

almonds

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

This easy recipe for Italian Cherry Biscotti is perfect for dunking in your favorite hot beverage. Crisp, lightly sweet, and bursting with tart-dried cherries, your family will love them!

Italian Cherry Biscotti: Easy Recipe

all purpose flour (320 grams)

salt

tart cherries

eggs (room temperature)

brown sugar

olive oil

almond extract (artificial (for nut free version))

vanilla extract

lemon zest

Preheat oven to 325°F/165° C. Position rack in the center.

Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt).

Add the chopped dried tart cherries. I like to use my fingertips to separate any clumps. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs.

Slowly whisk in the granulated and brown sugar until light and slightly frothy. Be sure to break up any lumps from the brown sugar.

Add the olive oil, extracts, and grated lemon zest. Mix until smooth.

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients; stir until just incorporated.

Use a large serving spoon to scoop out the dough and place it on the parchment-lined cookie sheet. Add another scoop adjacent to the batter on the cookie sheet and keep going until two logs are formed.

Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown in color and firm. Allow to cool slightly on the sheet pan for about 10 minutes.

Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C).

Remove the biscotti logs from the baking sheet and transfer them to a cutting board.

Using a sharp, serrated knife, slice the logs diagonally into ½–¾ inch (1.25–2 cm) thick slices.

Place slices back on the baking sheets and return them to the oven. Bake for 8–10 minutes, flip the slices, and bake for another 5 minutes until crisp and golden. (the longer they stay in the oven, the crispier they get).

Place on a wire rack to cool.

Step-by-step photos can be found in the article. You can also watch the video on the recipe card to see how easy this recipe is to make!

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Learn how to make delicious dried cherry biscotti with this easy step-by-step recipe. Perfect for coffee or tea, these crisp, flavorful, nut-free Italian cookies are perfect for gift-giving.

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