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Dark Chocolate Cherry Biscotti

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 22, 2021
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When it comes to chocolate, we don't mess around! Our Dark Chocolate Cherry Biscotti are wildly flavorful and don't skimp on the dark chocolate or dried cherries. But we didn't stop there; this chocolate cherry biscotti recipe just isn't complete without a last, lush drizzle of vanilla on top. They're (almost) too pretty to eat! You'll love dipping this chocolate cherry biscotti in some hot cocoa or coffee; it's a sweet little indulgence you can enjoy any day of the week. Dark Chocolate Cherry Biscotti also make for a great present! Pop a few in a clear bag, tie it with ribbon and voilà, the perfect gift! But don't give them all away; make sure to save a few for yourself. You deserve it!

Dark Chocolate Cherry Biscotti

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 3 hr 45 min
  • Servings 69
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour
  • 3 tablespoons Hershey’s™ Special Dark™ Cocoa
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped dried cherries
  • 2/3 cup white vanilla baking chips
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Line 18x13-inch baking sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • Step 
    2
    In medium bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
  • Step 
    3
    In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed about 3 minutes or until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and cherries. Divide dough into thirds on lightly floured surface. Lightly flour hands, and shape each piece of dough into 12-inch long log. Place logs on baking sheet, 4 inches apart. Press down gently to flatten to 2 inches wide.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until set, but still slightly soft. Place baking sheet on cooling rack; cool completely, about 1 hour. Transfer to cutting board and, with serrated knife, cut logs crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Place slices cut side down on ungreased large cookie sheets, 1/2 inch apart.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake 10 minutes. Turn cookies over; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until tops are dry. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Step 
    6
    In small microwavable bowl, microwave vanilla baking chips and shortening uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Transfer melted chips to small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut small corner from one end of bag. Drizzle over biscotti. Let stand until drizzle is set, about 30 minutes.
  • Step 
    7
    Store in tightly covered container.

Nutrition

90 Calories
3 1/2g Total Fat
1g Protein
13g Total Carbohydrate
9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cookie
Calories
90
Calories from Fat
30
Total Fat
3 1/2g
5%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
4%
Sodium
35mg
1%
Potassium
55mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
13g
4%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
9g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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