Serve up some white chocolate cherry almond biscotti with your morning coffee or afternoon tea, and you’re in for a treat. This homemade biscotti recipe is simple and versatile- we’re sure you’ll love it!
When my daughter’s preschool was doing a “Fall Festival,” they asked me to bring treats. I wanted it to be “Fall Flavored,” so I found this recipe, and it was a HIT!! This is so yummy and the perfect accompaniment to those many cups of hot chocolate and coffee that will be sipped as we sit by the fire on these cold fall and winter evenings.
The Best Almond Biscotti Recipe
If you’re looking for Fall biscotti recipes, then this one is it. Made with wonderful seasonal flavors, these biscotti pieces would be great in both Autumn and Winter. Serve them up with your warm comfort drinks, and they’re sure to not last long!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Basic ingredients. While the idea of “biscotti” sounds fancy, it’s actually just a simple dough made using basic pantry staple ingredients like flour, baking powder, and butter.
- It’s versatile. You can swap out the flavorful add-ins for your own dried fruit and nut combos or use dark chocolate instead of white, and these biscotti will still taste great.
- They make great gifts! Step it up this year by giving the gift of homemade biscotti instead of cookies (or in addition to some cookies).
Cherry Almond Biscotti Ingredients
Flour– You will need 2 cups of all purpose flour for the base of this recipe. This will provide the nice structure needed.
Baking powder– Use 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder to get the dough to rise up and get puffy as it bakes.
Butter– Use 1 stick (1/2 cup) of softened butter to provide a rich taste.
Sugar– Adding in 1/2 cup of granulated sugar to the biscotti will make them a little sweeter and crispy.
Eggs– You will need 2 eggs to help bind the dough together well.
Vanilla– Add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for flavor enhancement.
White chocolate– You will need a standard sized bag of white chocolate chips from your grocery store’s baking aisle.
Dried cherries– Add in 1/2 cup of chopped sweetened dried cherries for added color and taste.
Almond slivers– Slivered almonds pair nicely with chocolate and cherries, so you’ll want 1/2 cup of them too.
How to Make White Chocolate Cherry Almond Biscotti
Preheat the oven to 325 F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
Mix the flour and baking powder in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer (or stand mixer) on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
Gradually add the flour mixture, beating until well blended after each addition. Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups of chocolate, cherries, and almonds.
Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface. If the dough is too sticky, gently knead in some flour to toughen it up a little bit.
Cut the dough into strips, like regular biscotti, and place them 2-inches apart on the greased baking sheet.
Knead the leftovers together, roll out, and cut again until all the dough has been used.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Turn over on the baking sheet and bake again for another 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from oven and place on wire racks to completely cool.
Melt the remaining chocolate and drizzle over the biscotti. You can also use colored candy melts and drizzle those over the biscotti.
Let stand until the chocolate/candy melts are firm.
Enjoy!
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY ALMOND BISCOTTI
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 bag white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sweetened dried cherries chopped
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
- Mix the flour and baking powder in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer (or stand mixer) on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, beating until well blended after each addition. Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups of chocolate, cherries, and almonds.
- Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface. If the dough is too sticky, gently knead in some flour to toughen it up a little bit.
- Cut the dough into strips, like regular biscotti, and place them 2-inches apart on the greased baking sheet.
- Knead the leftovers together, roll out, and cut again until all the dough has been used.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Turn over on the baking sheet and bake again for another 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and place on wire racks to completely cool.
- Melt the remaining chocolate and drizzle over the biscotti. You can also use colored candy melts and drizzle those over the biscotti.
- Let stand until the chocolate/candy melts are firm.
Nutrition
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How long are biscotti good for?
Homemade biscotti is good for up to 2 weeks if kept stored in an airtight container at room temperature. I recommend keeping a piece of paper towel or parchment paper between layers to prevent them from sticking and to help absorb some of the moisture content.
Can you freeze biscotti?
Yes, you can freeze chocolate coated biscotti in an airtight container with parchment paper or wax paper between the layers. They will last up to 3 months in the freezer and still be fine. Thaw before eating, and remember that it’s normal for chocolate to “sweat” as it goes from extreme cold to room temp.
Fun Variations
Instead of cutting your biscotti into the standard strips, feel free to grab some seasonal or themed cookie cutters and cut the dough into your desired shapes. This can make them way more fun for baby showers or parties too!
These biscotti cookies aren’t the only thing up our sleeve. Check out these other cookie recipes!
- FROSTED SNICKERDOODLES
- BLUEBERRY CREAM COOKIES
- HALLOWEEN PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE PIZZA
- CHERRY PIE COOKIES
- APPLE CINNAMON OATMEAL COOKIES
- STRAWBERRY CAKE MIX COOKIES
- CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA OATMEAL COOKIES
- SNICKERS PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
- RASPBERRY MELTAWAY COOKIES
- LEMON PUDDING COOKIES
- LEMON CREAM CHEESE COOKIES
- DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES
Serve up some white chocolate cherry almond biscotti with your morning coffee or afternoon tea, and you’re in for a treat. This homemade biscotti recipe is simple and versatile- we’re sure you’re going to love it!
Cranberry Morning says
These look wonderful! I haven't made biscotti in a while, but with the new snow on the ground this morning, I think it's time to make biscotti again!
Leslie says
Hands down, the cutest biscotti I've ever seen! The drink looks really yummy, too!<br />Blessings,<br />Leslie
Kim Seghers says
This looks delicious !! I pinned it I will be making me some biscotti! Had me drooling!!<br />Kim <br />www.thisolemom.com