BISCOTTI WITH DRIED CHERRIES, CHOCOLATE AND ALMONDS

Biscotti with Dried Cherries, Chocolate And Almonds image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 biscotti, 1 biscotti is a serving

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried tart cherries, finely chopped
1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped (scant 1/2 cup)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium bowl whisk together the all-purpose and whole-wheat flours, the baking powder and salt. In a large bowl beat together the sugar, eggs, oil, orange zest and vanilla extract until well combined. In batches add the dry ingredients until the mixture forms a dough. Beat in the cherries, almonds and chocolate.
Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and knead several times. Shape into a log about 10 inches long and 3 inches wide. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes. With a serrated knife, cut 1/2-inch diagonal slices. Arrange cut-side down on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Turn the cookies over and bake the biscotti until golden, 5 to 10 minutes longer. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 35 milligrams, Sodium 178 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams