Almond Cherry Biscotti

Mom2Rose's Note:

Source: Taste of Home

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 24

Yield: 2.0 dozen

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ cup cold butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 1 cup candied cherry , halved

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.
2. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and vanilla; stir into flour mixture until blended.
4. Stir in almonds and cherries (dough will be crumbly).
5. Divide dough in half; shape into two balls.
6. On an ungreased baking sheet, shape each half into a 10-in. x 2-1/2-in. rectangle.
7. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Carefully remove to wire racks; cool for 20 minutes.
9. Transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a sharp knife into 3/4-in. slices.
10. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets.
11. Bake for 15 minutes or until firm.
12. Remove to wire racks to cool.
13. Store in an airtight container.