Maraschino Cherry Biscotti

Valentine's Day is just 4 days away.  (A fact that I point out much more for my benefit than anyone else.)😅   Valentine's Day is a food bloggers delight.  A chance for us to share our favorite romantic dinner ideas and fanciest dessert recipes.  And let us not forget the ideas that we share for kicking off the day in the sweetest way.💝 

​Heart shaped cinnamon rolls or pancakes are always a big hit in my house.  

And a few Valentine sprinkles can go a long way too spice up a baked strawberry donut or a chocolate chip scone.

If you've got a biscotti lover in your house - you may want to consider whipping up a batch of these dressed-to-impress maraschino cherry biscotti for your Valentine breakfast.  Package up some of these festive biscotti in a cellophane bag with a pretty ribbon and pair them with a package of fresh coffee beans for an extra special Valentine morning.

Maraschino Cherry Biscotti
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup sugar
½ cup butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
3 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry and finely chopped
8 ounces white chocolate chips 

Beat together butter, sugar, almond extract and vanilla extract.

Beat in eggs.

Gradually add flour, baking powder and baking soda. 

Stir in almonds and cherries. 

Divide dough in half. 

Shape each half into a rectangle and place on silpat lined baking sheet. 

Bake 25 minutes at 350.  

Remove from oven and cut into 1/2" slices. 

Place slices on baking sheet and bake 10 minutes.  Flip and bake another 10 minutes. 

Melt white chocolate. 

Dip biscotti in melted chocolate. 

Sprinkle with Valentine sprinkles if desired.  Lay flat to cool.  

​Ciao!

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