Dried Cherry Biscotti

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup dried cherries, chopped (less than a 3-ounce package)
  • 1 cup ground almonds

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease one cookie sheet (spray oil works well for this).
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. Blend flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add eggs and vanilla, beating until dough is formed.
  4. Stir in cherries and almonds.
  5. Turn the dough out on lightly floured surface and knead several times. Using the greased cookie sheet as a surface, divide the dough in half and form into two flat logs about 9 inches long and 3 inches wide.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
  7. Let cool directly on the baking sheet resting on a rack for 10 minutes.
  8. Lower heat to 325°F.
  9. On a cutting board, cut the logs on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick pieces.
  10. Put back into oven for 5 minutes.
  11. Turn over and bake 5 more minutes.
  12. Remove from cookie sheet and cool on baking rack.
  13. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

458 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.3g 21% DV
Total Fat 14.5g 19% DV
Carbs 63.8g 23% DV
Fiber 5.3g 19% DV
Sugar 6.1g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19256mg 100% DV
Potassium 479.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 1614.5mg 100% DV
Iron 5.8mg 32% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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