Chocolate Cherry Pecan Biscotti Recipe

Ingredients for Chocolate Cherry Pecan Biscotti

• Flour
• Sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Eggs
• Rum Extract
• Almond Extract
• Pure Vanilla Extract
• Maraschino Cherry Juice
• Maraschino Cherry
• Pecans
• Cocoa
• Chocolate Chips

How to Make Chocolate Cherry Pecan Biscotti

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 large egg, and ½ cup chopped pecans.
3. Divide the dough in half. To one half, add 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder and mix well.
4. Shape each dough half into a log approximately 12 inches long and ½ inch thick on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Bake for 45 minutes, or until lightly golden.
6. Remove from oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
7. Reduce oven temperature to 275°F (135°C).
8. Using a serrated knife, cut each log diagonally into ½-inch thick slices.
9. Arrange the biscotti slices cut-side down on the baking sheet.
10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, flip, and bake for another 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
11. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
12. Drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with chopped cherries (optional).