Cranberry Almond Biscotti — A delicious snack!

Cranberry Almond Biscotti

Ingredients

2 eggs
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons molasses
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup sugar
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped white candy coating

Directions

~Preheat oven at 325°.

~In a large bowl, beat the eggs, egg whites, molasses, and extract. Beat in sugar. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and nutmeg; gradually add to egg mixture.

~Turn onto a floured surface. Knead in almonds and cranberries. Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a 12×3″ rectangle. Transfer to a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

~Bake for 15-20 minutes (or until lightly browned). Cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; with a serrated knife, cut each loaf into 16 slices.

~Place slices cut side down on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake for 25-35 minutes (or until firm, turning once). Remove to wire racks to cool.

~In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Drizzle over biscotti. Store in an airtight container.

~Makes 32 cookies.