County Fair Cherry Biscotti

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup dried cherries
• 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening, divided
• 2 teaspoons shortening, divided
• 4 (1 ounce) white chocolate baking squares

Recipe

• 1 seperate one egg, set aside. in a large mixing bowl, cream butter and 1 cup plus 2 tblspns sugar until light and fluffy. beat in 2 eggs and reserved egg yolk. beat in extract. combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture.
• 2 turn floured surface. knead in cherries and almonds. divide dough in half; shape each portion into a 12 inches x 3 inches rectangle. transfer to a greased baking sheet. beat reserved egg white; brush over dough. sprinkle with remaining sugar. bake at 350 for 28-30 minutes. cool 10 minutes.
• 3 transfer to cutting board; with a serrated knife, cut each rectangle diagonally into 18 slices. place cut side down on greased baking sheets. bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once. remove to wire racks to cool.
• 4 in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening; stir until smooth. drizzle over both sides of cookies. place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
• 5 melt white chocolate and remaining shortening; stir until smooth. drizzle over both sides of cookies. place on waxed paper, let stand until set. store in an airtight container.