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

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Ingredients

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.