Almond Cherry Biscotti

Source: Taste of Home

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 2 dozen

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 cup  cold butter
• 2  eggs
• 1  tablespoon milk
• 1⁄2 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.