For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder. Ensure butter is properly softened to achieve a smooth dough. When slicing the biscotti logs, use a gentle sawing motion with a serrated knife to prevent crumbling. Store in an airtight container to maintain their crisp texture.
Double Chocolate Biscotti with Cherries
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING24 People
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VIEWS9
Inspired by the timeless allure of Black Forest Cake, these biscotti offer a deeply satisfying chocolate experience, perfectly complemented by the sweetness of candied cherries. Twice-baked for an irresistible crunch, they are the ideal accompaniment to your favorite coffee or dessert wine.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate21 g
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Cholesterol42 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium87 mg
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Sugar10 g
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Fat6 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a high-rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. (5 minutes)
02
StepCombine softened butter and sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined. (5 minutes)
03
StepAdd all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa, and baking powder; mix until combined. Stir in the chocolate chunks and candied cherries by hand (dough will be thick). (10 minutes)
04
StepSplit dough in half and shape into rectangular logs, about 8x2x1 inch in size. Place on the prepared baking sheet. (10 minutes)
05
StepIn a small bowl, whisk together egg and water and brush the tops of the logs with the egg wash. (2 minutes)
06
StepBake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. (20 minutes)
07
StepRemove from the oven and cool for 30 minutes. (30 minutes)
08
StepSlice logs into 1 inch slices diagonally with a serrated knife. Arrange slices on the baking sheet on their sides. (10 minutes)
09
StepBake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), turn, and bake for an additional 10 minutes. (20 minutes)
10
StepCool completely and store biscotti in an airtight container. (1 hour)
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Denis Bartell
Jul 1, 2025The egg wash really makes a difference in the color and texture of the biscotti.
Cathrine Haag
Jul 1, 2025These biscotti are amazing! The perfect balance of chocolate and cherry.
Earlene Waelchi
Jul 1, 2025I've made these several times, and they always come out perfectly. A great recipe!
Elaina Vandervort
Jun 28, 2025The candied cherries are a must! They add such a unique flavor.
Adolf Pollich
Jun 27, 2025I added some almond extract to the dough, and it was delicious!
Joshuah Macgyver
Jun 27, 2025I found that chilling the dough made it much easier to work with.
Nadia Reilly
Jun 24, 2025These are now my go-to biscotti recipe. Thank you!
Aida Howe
Jun 21, 2025My family loves these. They're always gone within a day!