Double Chocolate Biscotti with Cherries

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups salted butter
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 cups dark chocolate
• 0.5 cups candied cherries

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a high-rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper .

2. 2

   Combine softened butter and sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.

3. 3

   Add all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa, and baking powder; mix until combined. Stir in the chocolate chunks and candied cherries by hand (dough will be thick).

4. 4

   Split dough in half and shape into rectangular logs, about 8x2x1 inch in size. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together egg and water and brush the tops of the logs with the egg wash.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven and cool for 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Slice logs into 1 inch slices diagonally with a serrated knife. Arrange slices on the baking sheet on their sides.

9. 9

   Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), turn, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Cool completely and store biscotti in an airtight container.