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Cranberry Almond Biscotti

Cranberry Almond Biscotti
"A fellow stay-at-home mom gave me this recipe so we could enjoy our latte breaks more affordably with homemade biscotti," says Evelyn Bethards Wohlers of Columbia, Maryland. "I modified the original version by using a sugar substitute and reducing the carbohydrates and fat. Tangy dried cranberries and spices give it delicious flavor."
32 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + cooling Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 3 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • Sugar substitute equivalent to 1 cup sugar
  • 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped white candy coating

Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, egg whites, molasses and extract.
  • Beat in sugar substitute. Combine the flour, baking powder,
  • cinnamon, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to egg mixture
  • (dough will be sticky).
  • Turn onto a floured surface. Knead in almonds and cranberries. Divide
  • dough in half; shape each portion into a 12-in. x 3-in. rectangle.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for
  • 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; with a serrated knife, cut
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Cranberry Almond Biscotti (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • each loaf into 16 slices. Place slices cut side down on baking
  • sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until
  • firm, turning once. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt candy coating; stir until
  • smooth. Drizzle over biscotti. Store in an airtight container.
  • Yield: 32 cookies.
Nutrition Facts: One cookie equals 84 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 39 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 starch.
© Taste of Home 2013