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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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Need a holiday treat that's not overly sweet? Sharon Martin of Manistee, Michigan has an answer with her Dried Cherry Biscotti. The cherries and almonds add color and texture and a dusting of powdered sugar dress these up. CW taste testers noted these biscotti were not as hard and crunchy as some. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter, softened |
1/2 cup sugar |
4 egg whites |
2 teaspoons almond extract |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup dried cherries |
1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted |
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Beat in egg whites and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture. Stir in cherries and almonds (dough will be stiff).
2. Press into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes. Remove from pan to a cutting board; cut biscotti in half with a serrated knife. Cut each half into 1/2-in. slices.
3. Place slices cut side down on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until light golden brown, turning once. Remove to wire racks to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
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