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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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These are excellent biscotti's made with whole wheat flour and various fruits. Makes a great snack or breakfast snack. These are another must at my house during the holidays.Makes a great gift. Ingredients:
2/3 cup walnuts |
1/2 cup butter |
1 cup brown sugar |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
2 cups whole wheat flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 teaspoons cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon clove |
1/4 teaspoon allspice |
3/4 cup chopped dates or 3/4 cup dried apricots or 3/4 cup dried fruit |
Directions:
1. Place nuts in a shallow pan and bake 325 degree oven 8 to 10 minutes, let cool.
2. Cream butter and sugar;Add eggs and vanilla.
3. In bowl combine flour,baking powder,salt and spices;Add to creamed mixture,mix well.
4. Add chopped nuts and fold in fruit.
5. Make into loaves 1/2 inch high and 2 inches wide.
6. Bake in 325 degree oven,25 minutes or light brown.
7. Cool 5 minutes,with a serrated knife slice diagonally at 45 degree angle about 1/2 inch thick.
8. Lay slices on side, bake 10 minutes or longer to dry slightly; Let cool on rack.
9. Store in a tightly covered container.
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