Apricot Biscotti Photo
Apricot Biscotti
Yield: Makes 30 servings
Ingredients:
3
cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2
teaspoons baking soda

1/2
teaspoon salt

2/3
cup sugar

3
eggs

1
teaspoon vanilla

1/2
cup chopped dried apricots*

1/3
cup sliced almonds, chopped

1
tablespoon reduced-fat (2%) milk


*Other chopped dried fruits, such as dried cherries, cranberries or blueberries, can be substituted.

 
Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

2.
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl; set aside.

3.
Beat sugar, eggs and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until blended. Add flour mixture; beat until well blended.

4.
Stir in apricots and almonds. Turn dough out onto lightly floured work surface. Knead 4 to 6 times. Shape dough into 20-inch log; place on prepared cookie sheet. Brush dough with milk.

5.
Bake 30 minutes or until firm. Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes. Slice diagonally into 30 biscotti. Place slices on cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes; turn and bake additional 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Store in airtight container.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 cookie
Fiber 1 g
Carbohydrate 16 g
Cholesterol 21 mg
Saturated Fat <1 g
Total Fat 1 g
Calories from Fat 10 %
Calories 86
Protein 2 g
Sodium 108 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Starch 1


This recipe appears in: Biscotti


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