Chocolaty Cherry Biscotti

Chocolate and cherry perfection!! The flavors of rich semi-sweet chocolate and cherries make these biscotti doubly delicious. These simply sweet cookies pair wonderfully with your afternoon coffee or tea.

Steps

Pre-heat oven to 325 f.

Grease baking sheet.

Microwave 2 / 3 cup morsels in small , uncovered , microwave-safe bowl on high power for 45 seconds.

Stir.

Combine flour , cocoa , baking powder and salt in small bowl.

Beat sugar and butter in large bowl until light and fluffy.

Add eggs and vanilla extract.

Beat until combined.

Stir in melted chocolate.

Gradually stir in flour mixture.

Stir in cherries and 1 cup chips.

Shape dough with floured hands on prepared baking sheet into two 9 x 2 1 / 2-inch logs.

Bake for 40 minutes or until slightly firm to the touch and cracked on top.

Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes.

Slide log onto cutting board and cut each log into 12 , 3 / 4-inch slices.

Return to baking sheet cut side down.

Bake , turning once , for 20 minutes or until firm.

Remove to wire rack to cool completely.

Place remaining 1 / 3 cup chocolate chips in small , heavy-duty plastic bag.

Microwave on high power for 30 to 45 seconds.

Knead.

Cut a tiny corner from .

Ingredients

semi-sweet chocolate chips, all-purpose flour, baking cocoa, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, dried cherries