Biscotti With Dried Cherries Chocolate And Almonds |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is a delicous combination of this cookie flavors for . 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) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 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.
3. 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 on the baking sheet and bake 10 minutes. Turn the cookies over and bake the biscotti until golden 5-10 minutes longer. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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