Spiced Cherry Biscotti

1/2 c Sugar

1/4 c Margarine or butter

1 ts Vanilla

3 c All-purpose flour

1/2 ts Nutmeg

1/2 c Almonds; chopped

-------------------- --------------- --- 2 ts skim milk 1/2 ts Nutmeg

1/2 c Brown sugar; packed

-softened 3 Eggs

3 ts Baking powder

3/4 c Candied cherries; chopped

-------------------- -----------------glaze- -- � -----glaze---------- ----------------------- 1 tb Sugar

1) Heat over to 350F. Spray 1 large or 2 small cookie sheets with

nonstick cooking spray. 2) In large bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar and margarine; beat

until well blended. Add vanilla and eggs; beat well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in flour, baking powder and 1/2 tsp nutmeg; mix well. Stir in cherries and almonds. 3) With spray coated hands, shape dough into 3 rolls, about 7 inches

long. Place rolls at least 3 inches apart on sprayed cookie sheet; flatten each to form 3/4 inch thinck rectangle, about 3 inches wide and 7 inches long. 4) Brush rectangles with milk. In small bowl, combine 1 tbsp sugar and

1/2

tsp nutmeg. Sprinkle over tops. 5) Bake at 350F for 20-28 min. or until rectangles are light golden

brown and centers are firm to the touch. Place rolls on wire racks; cool 5 minutes. 6) Wipe cookie sheet clean. With serrated knife, cut each rectangle

into 1/2 inch slices; place, cut side up, on cookie sheet.

7) Bake at 350F for 6-8 min or until top surface is slightly dry. Turn

cookies over; bake an additional 6-8 min or until top surface is slightly dry. Remove cookies from cookie sheets; cool completely on wire racks. Store tightly covered. Serving size: 1 cookie Calories 70 Calories from fat 20 Total fat 2 g Chol 15 mg Sodium 55 mg Carbs 13 g Source: Pillsbury Fast and Healthy Cookbook Nov/Dec 96 -----