Cranberry-Almond Biscotti
Drizzle these Italian favorites with melted chocolate for a special treat.
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Drizzle these Italian favorites with melted chocolate for a special treat.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 5 Tbs. orange juice plus 1/2 cup
- 4 Tbs. cornstarch
- 1 cup sugar plus 2 Tbs.
- 2 Tbs. canola oil
- 1 tsp. almond extract
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup sliced almonds
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in bowl.
2. Whisk together 5 Tbs. orange juice and cornstarch in bowl; set aside. Beat 1 cup sugar, remaining 1/2 cup orange juice, oil and extracts until fluffy. Beat in cornstarch mixture, then flour mixture. Fold in cranberries and almonds.
3. Shape into 2 logs on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake 35 minutes, or until light brown. Cool 15 minutes on baking sheet. Slice into 1/2-inch thick slices. Return slices to baking sheet, and bake 20 minutes more, or until browned and crisp.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 82
- Carbohydrate Content 15 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 2 g
- Fiber Content 1 g
- Protein Content 1 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 38 mg
- Sugar Content 8 g