Dried Cherry and Almond Biscotti

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
• 4 dozen mini pretzels, optional
• Chocolate Ganache, optional, recipe follows
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1/2 cup whole blanched almonds, toasted
• 2 eggs, plus 1 egg white
• 1 stick butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Red and green sprinkles or smashed candy cane pieces, optional
• 3/4 cup dried cherries
• Pinch salt