Chef Maxime here—these Dark Cherry Almond Biscotti have fueled my winter mornings and cozy evenings for years, pairing crisp texture with loads of dried cherries and roasted almonds. Each batch is baked twice for perfect crunch, ideal for dunking in hot coffee or packing as a protein-rich snack on busy days. Explore more coffee-ready cookies and protein meals at nutrientsrecipes.com and discover our Holiday Baking collection for similar treats.livebest+1

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Dark Cherry Almond Biscotti – Coffee-Ready Cookies

Twice-baked biscotti packed with tart dried cherries and crunchy almonds—perfect for dunking in coffee or gifting during the holidays.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingrédients

– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup sugar
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 3 large eggs room temp
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 tsp almond extract
– 3/4 cup dried tart cherries
– 1 cup whole almonds lightly toasted

Equipment

Mixing bowls, sheet pan, parchment, serrated knife, hand or stand mixer, spatula.

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, beat eggs, vanilla, almond extract.
Combine wet with dry, mix in cherries and almonds. Dough will be sticky.
Shape dough into two logs, place on sheet, flatten slightly.
Bake 25 min. Cool 10 min. Lower oven to 325°F (163°C). Slice logs into 1/2-in. pieces, return to sheet cut side up.
Bake 10 min, flip biscotti, bake another 10 min until crisp.

Notes

Add 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips for variation. Store airtight up to 3 weeks.
Calories: 122
Protein: 2g

Nutrition Facts

Per Biscotti (20g)	Amount
Calories	122
Total Fat	5g
Saturated Fat	1g
Cholesterol	7mg
Sodium	30mg
Carbohydrates	18g
Sugar	9g
Protein	2g
Calcium	2% DV
Iron	5% DV

Tips and Variations for Dark Cherry Almond Biscotti

Use tart dried cherries for a tangy contrast with sweet almonds.elkeliving+1
Add a drizzle of bittersweet chocolate after the final bake for extra richness.
Substitute pistachios or hazelnuts for almonds for different flavor profiles.
Biscotti stay crisp for weeks when stored in an airtight tin—ideal for meal prep or gifting.

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