Cranberry Swirl Biscotti

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 2/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup cherry preserves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 teaspoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

• 1 in a food processor, combine the cranberries, preserves and cinnamon. cover and process until smooth; set aside.
• 2 in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in eggs and vanilla. combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
• 3 divide dough in half. on a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle. spread each with cranberry filling; roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side.
• 4 place seam side down 4 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet. bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.
• 5 carefully transfer logs to a cutting board; cool for 5 minutes. with a serrated knife, cut into 1/2-in. slices. place 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets. bake 15 minutes longer or until centers are firm and dry. remove to wire racks.
• 6 in a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm biscotti. cool completely. store in an airtight container.