Cranberry Spice and Walnut Biscotti

Cranberry Spice and Walnut Biscotti

3/4 C. all-purpose flour

1/2 C. whole wheat pastry flour

3/4 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. apple pie spice

salt

3 T. better butter or trans-fat free spread, softened

3 T. honey

1/2 tsp. orange extract

1 egg

3 T. fat-free milk

3 T. chopped walnuts

3 T. chopped dried cranberries

 

On a sheet of waxed paper, combine the flours, baking powder, spice, and salt. Stir with a fork to mix. In a mixing bowl, combine the Better Butter or spread, honey, and orange extract. With a wooden spoon, beat until smooth and light. Add the egg, beating until smooth. Add the milk. Beat until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients, beating just until combined. Stir in the walnuts and cranberries. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or longer if desired, until firm. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Coat a baking sheet with vegetable oil spray. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Divide the dough in half. Roll each piece of dough into a 1″ diameter log. Place the logs, separated, on the sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the logs are set. Remove to a rack to cool for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F. On a cutting board with a serrated knife, cut each log into 1/2″-wide diagonal slices. Place the slices, cut sides down, on the baking sheets. Bake for 18 minutes, or until toasted on top. Turn the cookies and bake for about 10 minutes, or until toasted on top. Remove to racks to cool.

 

Yield: 10 servings

Calories: 133

Fat: 5g

Fiber: 1g

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