ALMOND CHERRY BISCOTTI

Almond Cherry Biscotti image

I love baking all kinds of cookies, but since I'm Italian, biscotti is my all-time favorite. I remember nibbling on these as a child each Christmas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup halved candied cherries

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. , In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and vanilla; stir into flour mixture until blended. Stir in almonds and cherries (dough will be crumbly)., Divide dough in half; shape into two balls. On an ungreased baking sheet, shape each half into a 10-in. x 2-1/2-in. rectangle. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove to wire racks; cool for 20 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a sharp knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake for 15 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.