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Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

Studded with dried cranberries and crunchy pistachios, this delicious biscotti goes well with tea or coffee.

—DIANE GRUBER SIOUX CITY, IA

PREP: 25 MIN. BAKE: 30 MIN. MAKES: ABOUT 2 1/2 DOZEN

3/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup canola oil

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup chopped pistachios

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1. In a small bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended. Beat in eggs, then extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well (dough will be stiff). Stir in pistachios and cranberries.

2. Divide dough in half. With floured hands, shape each half into a 12x2-in. rectangle on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until set.

3. Place pan on wire rack. When cool enough to handle, transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

PER SERVING 85 cal., 3 g fat (trace sat. fat), 13 mg chol., 46 mg sodium, 12 g carb., 1 g fiber, 2 g pro. Diabetic Exchange: 1 starch.