Chocolate Cherry Biscotti

Chocolate and cherries are a nice combination. This Chocolate Cherry Biscotti Recipe uses that combination along with almonds for additional taste and extra texture contrast.

Chocolate Cherry Biscotti Recipe

2 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
3 beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon Kirsch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter
1 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
1 cup dried cherries

Preheat your oven to 350F.

Melt the chocolate chips and butter together in the microwave or in a double boiler over low heat.

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a baking liner.

In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Stir well.

In another large bowl, combine the sugar, eggs, vanilla, Kirsch, and salt. Stir in the chocolate and butter until well blended. With a wooden spoon, mix in the almonds and cherries. Fold in the flour mixture and mix well. The dough will be stiff. Divide the dough in half.

Working directly on prepared cookie sheets, shape each half into a log shape measuring about 2 1/2" wide by 15" long. Place a log on each baking sheet.

Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Alternate the position of the baking sheets after half the cooking time. Cool the logs and baking sheets on wire racks, then transfer them to a cutting board.

Cut each log into diagonal 1/3" to 1/2" thick slices with a serrated knife. Lay the slices on baking sheets and bake 10 minutes. Turn the slices over and bake 10 minutes more, until crisp and dry. Cool on baking sheets.

This recipe makes about 48 Chocolate Cherry Biscotti.