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Black Forest Biscotti

Published: Dec 20, 2019 by Terri Gilson · Modified: May 22, 2020 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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Black forest biscotti on a blue mug with Christmas tin of more biscotti in background

With dried cherries, chocolate chips AND whipping cream in the dough, this Black Forest Biscotti is like dipping a little cake into your coffee!

Black forest biscotti on a blue mug with Christmas tin of more biscotti in background

This is yet another recipe I created several years ago and have only just got around to sharing. It makes a really great edible gift for the holidays, a cookie exchange item, hostess gift and is perfect for bringing along to a breakfast or brunch anytime of the year!

I didn't grow up with biscotti so when I had it at coffee shops, I really didn't understand what the fuss was about. It was break-tooth hard, tasted dry and was actually even stale sometimes. Then I made it at home and I finally got it - homemade biscotti is a total game changer! Holiday Biscotti was my first foray into that delicious world. But this Black Forest version turned me into a fanatic!

Black forest biscotti cookie on blue cup of coffee with white plate of biscotti in background

Biscotti Cookies

Although it's an entity unto itself, biscotti is technically a cookie. And that's why it's so great for cookie exchanges! I think everyone gets really bored of the same old Christmas cookies. The first time I received homemade biscotti in a cookie exchange, I was beyond thrilled! The only difference between making regular cookies and biscotti is that you have to bake them twice. Fortunately, the second baking is shorter than the first. And trust me, it's worth that little extra time.

black forest biscotti on white plate with a tin of biscott in the background

Black Forest

Who doesn't love whipped cream, cherries and chocolate? That's why this combination makes such a yummy biscotti! Black Forest cake (recipe coming soon!) was the very first cake I ever made because it was my Mom's favorite and sometimes I could actually convince her to bake with me if I enticed her with it. And that is what started my life long love of black forest things. So, like my Mom, I'm just a little Black Forest crazy. If you also LOVE Black Forest, then you'll also want to give my other Black Forest recipes a try - there's even no baking required!

No Bake Black Forest Trifle

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Edible Gift Biscotti

I love giving biscotti as an edible gift in a festive cookie tin, or tucked into a Christmas coffee mug, along with a coffee shop gift card. It's also fantastic for bringing along to a breakfast or brunch potluck or as a hostess gift. My my favorite is eating and serving it as a 'breakfast dessert' when I have company for breakfast or brunch.

Black forest biscotti on a blue mug with Christmas tin of more biscotti in background

 


But the very BEST part is.... with this Black Forest Biscotti, it's perfectly acceptable to dip little cakes into your coffee at breakfast!

ENJOY!

Black forest biscotti on a blue mug with Christmas tin of more biscotti in background
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Black Forest Biscotti

With dried cherries, chocolate chips AND whipped cream in the dough, this Black Forest Biscotti is like dipping a little cake into your coffee. It also makes a really great edible gift for the holidays, a cookie exchange item, hostess gift and is perfect for bringing along to a breakfast or brunch potluck!

5 from 3 votes
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: biscotti, black forest
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 81kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Chilling and cooling: 3 hours
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Equipment

hand mixer

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened.
  • ¾ cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup  - (about 2 envelopes) of powder dessert topping mix *** I use Dream Whip and recommend using this
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup slivered almonds
  • ⅓  cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup dried cherries

Egg wash

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water


Garnish

    Instructions

    • Heads up: There is a 2 hour chilling time before baking!
    • Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl for 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt: beat until combined. Beat in the 3 eggs and vanilla. Mix flour and dream whip in a separate bowl.
    • Beat in as much flour/Dream Whip mixture into the butter mixture as you can with the hand mixer. Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Stir in almonds, chocolate chips and dried cherries (you can chop the cherries up if you prefer, but it's not necessary).  Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until dough is easy to handle.
    • Preheat oven  to 350 degrees. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 12 inch logs about 1 ½ inch thick. Place log 3 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Flatten each log to a ¾ inch loaf.

    Egg Wash

    • Combine the 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Brush egg mixture over loaves.
      brush with egg wash
    • Bake logs in preheated over for 25-30 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 hour or until completely cool.
    • When the loaves are cool, preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Transfer loaves to a cutting board. Cut each loaf diagonally in ½ inch thick slices.

      slice diagonally
    • Lay slices, cut sides down on cookie sheet. Bake in the pre-heated oven for 8 minutes. Remove from oven, gently turn slices over and bake 5 mins or until biscotti are dry and crisp.
      lay flat on baking sheet
    • Transfer cookies to racks and cool.

    Notes

     
    Nutrition Facts
    Black Forest Biscotti
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 81 Calories from Fat 27
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3g5%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Cholesterol 22mg7%
    Sodium 23mg1%
    Potassium 42mg1%
    Carbohydrates 12g4%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 126IU3%
    Calcium 14mg1%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 81kcal (4%) | Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 3g (5%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Cholesterol: 22mg (7%) | Sodium: 23mg (1%) | Potassium: 42mg (1%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 126IU (3%) | Calcium: 14mg (1%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    Comments

    1. Colleen

      December 24, 2019 at 3:24 pm

      Like your mom, black forest cake is a favourite for me, and having it as biscotti would be amazing! Pinning to try. Thanks, Terri!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        December 29, 2019 at 9:00 pm

        Thanks, Colleen!

        Reply
    2. Philip

      December 27, 2019 at 8:55 am

      I love biscotti and this is the perfect flavour combination for my liking. I love it dipped in my morning coffee and also makes a great holiday gift!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        December 29, 2019 at 8:59 pm

        Thanks, Philip - totally agree!

        Reply
    3. Trish

      December 28, 2019 at 12:47 pm

      I agree biscotti is one of my favourite cookies - but I don't like those ginormous things from the coffee shops. I love homemade biscotti. Love this combination of chocolate and dried cherries.

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        December 29, 2019 at 8:59 pm

        Thanks Trish!

        Reply
    4. Matt - Total Feasts

      December 30, 2019 at 1:55 am

      So I love biscotti and I love black forest flavours. Sign me up!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        December 31, 2019 at 8:33 am

        Thanks, Matt! I feel the same.

        Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        January 07, 2020 at 3:56 am

        Done!🙂

        Reply

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