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.

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