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DOOR COUNTY CHERRY BISCOTTI



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"When it was announced that dried cherries would be the featured ingredient in the baking competition that year, I experimented with adding them to my recipe. I love the combination of the cherries and the chocolate drizzle."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large 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 semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons shortening, divided
4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

DOOR COUNTY CHERRY BISCOTTI



Door County Cherry Biscotti image

Make and share this Door County Cherry Biscotti recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Spankie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • Separate one egg; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in remaining eggs and reserved egg yolk. Beat in extract.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  • Turn onto floured surface. Knead in cherries and almonds. Divide dough in half; spape each portion into a 12x3" rectangle. Transfer to a greased baking sheet.
  • Beat reserved egg white; brush over dough. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
  • Bake at 350F for 28-30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a cutting board; with a serrated knife, cut each rectangle diagonally into 18 slices. Place cut side down on greased baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over both sides of biscotti. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
  • Melt white chocolate and remaining 2 teaspoons shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over both sides of biscotti. Place on waxed paper; set stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 45.9, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 11.2, Protein 2.9

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