Description
Indulgent cherry-kissed double chocolate biscotti blend Italian tradition with rich cocoa and sweet cherry notes. Crisp, elegant cookies promise a delightful companion to your morning espresso or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
Wet and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
Instructions
- Combine cocoa-infused flour mixture with baking powder and salt in a medium mixing vessel.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until voluminous and airy, approximately 3 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough blending after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until completely integrated.
- Gently fold chopped dark chocolate and dried cherries throughout the dough.
- Divide dough into two equal portions, shaping each into elongated logs measuring 12 inches long and 2 inches wide on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast in a preheated 350°F oven for 25-30 minutes until logs feel firm and slightly springy to touch.
- Allow logs to rest and cool for 10 minutes, then slice diagonally into half-inch thick pieces.
- Return sliced biscotti to baking sheet, positioning cut sides downward.
- Bake an additional 10-12 minutes to achieve crisp, golden edges and crunchy texture.
- Transfer to wire rack and allow complete cooling before serving or storing.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother dough consistency.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for richer, more intense flavor.
- Toast dried cherries briefly before adding to enhance their natural sweetness and prevent sinking in the dough.
- Gluten-free option: Replace wheat flour with almond flour or gluten-free baking blend for celiac-friendly biscotti.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-42 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg