Almond Cherry Biscotti

SUBMITTED BY: Marilyn Reid  PHOTO BY: Benjamin Powell 

"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."
Almond Cherry Biscotti Recipe
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cold butter (no substitutes)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped blanched almonds
  • 1 cup halved candied cherries

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk and vanilla until blended; stir into dry ingredients until blended. Stir in almonds and cherries (the dough will be crumbly). Divide dough in half; shape each half into a ball. On an ungreased baking sheet, roll each ball into a 10-in. x 2-1/2-in. rectangle. Bake at 350 degrees F 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 23, 2006 by DidiE 
Oh my gosh, this is the best recipe ever for biscotti. I didn't have a lot of hope when I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 31, 2008 by Christine T. 
Very tasty. I used Almond extract because it goes so much better with almond biscotti. I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 18, 2007 by Pam 
My boyfriends staple for each day! That says a lot because he's a chef! I use a t. each of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 28, 2006 by Paulette Aldis 
I made this biscotti. It is very good. Crisp, sweet but light. I substituted a variety of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 1, 2008 by Dr. Mike Trenga 
I brought home some cherry almond biscotti and they were the best, so my wife asked me to look... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 3, 2007 by Brent k 
This recipe was easy enough, but I am a little disappointed with the flavor. I think if i were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 6, 2006 by Naomi Agostino 
Turned out great. Very easy recipe. Baking it is what takes the longest. While I was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 14, 2008 by SLJ6 
Very good recipe, easy and pretty results. I toasted sliced almonds rather than using slivered... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 27, 2006 by JOANNE56 
Made this twice over the holiday. First time making biscotti. Very good, added a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 12, 2006 by Rachael V. 
I didn't know what to expect, never made biscotti before, but this was easy and turned out... MORE


 
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