Double Chocolate Biscotti with Cherries

Inspired by Black Forest Cake, these cookies are deeply chocolatey and studded with candied cherries.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: Not available

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup salted butter , softened ( 1 stick )
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
• 1/2 cup candied cherries , halved

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a high-rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper .
2. Combine 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.
3. Add 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).
4. Split dough in half and shape into rectangular logs, about 8x2x1 inch in size. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and water and brush the tops of the logs with the egg wash.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and cool for 30 minutes.
8. Slice logs into 1 inch slices diagonally with a serrated knife. Arrange slices on the baking sheet on their sides.
9. Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), turn, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
10. Cool completely and store biscotti in an airtight container.