Cherry-Chocolate Chip Biscotti

By Neenee

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 egg whites
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
• 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Details

Servings 3

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended; Beat in the eggs, egg whites, and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in cherries and chocolate chips.

Divide dough in half. With lightly floured hands, shape each portion into a 12-in. x 3-in. rectangle; place each on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Carefully remove to wire racks; cool for 5 minutes.

Transfer to a cutting board; cut with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 5 minutes. Turn and bake 5-7 minutes longer or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.