Chocolate Walnut Cherry Biscotti

2-3/4 c all purpose flour

2 c sugar

1 c Dutch processed cocoa

1-1/2 tsp baking soda

1-1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

6 large eggs, room temp

2 tsp vanilla

1-1/2 c chopped walnuts, toasted

1 c semisweet chocolate chips

1 c dried cherries (or maraschino), drained and halved

 

Preheat oven to 325°. In a bowl, whisk first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk 5 eggs and vanilla; stir into the dry ingredients. Stir in the walnuts, chocolate chips, and cherries. Transfer to a lightly floured surface; knead gently until dough forms (dough will be sticky).

Using floured hands, divide the dough into 3 portions. Shape each portion into and 8x3" rectangle on parchment lined baking sheets. Beat remaining egg; brush over tops. Bake 30-35 minutes or until firm to touch. Cool on pans on wire racks until firm. 10-15 minutes.

Reduce the oven setting to 300°. Transfer the baked rectangles to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut diagonally into 3/4" slices. Place on baking sheets, cut side down. Bake until crisp, 10-12 minutes on each side. Remove from the pans to wire racks to cool completely.