Friday, February 5, 2010

Cranberry Almond Biscotti

 I don't have the nutritional information on these, but it can't be all bad - no fat to speak of.  These keep for a long time, great for dipping in tea or coffee.  Found this on a package of Craisins!

2 1/4 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 T almond or vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups Craisins
3/4 cup sliced almonds

Preheat oven to 325.
Combine dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.  Whisk together eggs, egg whites and extract in a separate mixing bowl.  Add to dry ingredients, mixing just until moist, using an electric mixer on medium speed.  Add dried cranberries and almonds, mix thoroughly.
On a floured surface, divide the batter in half and pat each half into a log approximately 14 inches wide.  Place on  cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes (I use parchment paper.)
Reduce oven temperature to 300.  Cut biscotti into 1/2 inch slices.  Stand upright on cookie sheet and bake for an additional 20 minutes.  Let cool and store in a loosely covered container.  Makes 2 1/2 dozen

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