Low Fat Dunking Almond Biscotti

Wendy's Note:

These little gems are always the hit wherever I bring them. They are bursting with almond flavor and are wonderful dunked in coffee. They freeze beautifully in an airtight container.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 50.0 slices

• 2 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8; teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 tablespoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 -3 ounces sliced almonds , lightly toasted and coarsly chopped
• 2 -4 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Sift together the first 4 ingredients in small bowl.
2. Beat together the next 4 ingredients.
3. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and combine on low speed of mixer.
4. Add the almonds and chocolate chips.
5. Preheat oven to 325.
6. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Using a spoon, scoop the dough in two lines down the length of the baking sheet (use two if you need to), keeping them about 3 inches apart.
8. They'll be about 12"- 14" X 2" strips.
9. Bake until firm and barley showing color, about 25-30 minutes.
10. Cool on rack 10 minutes.
11. Lower oven temperature to 300.
12. Take the strips and slice them cross-wise into about 1/2" slices.
13. Return to the baking sheet, and standing them upright with some space between them, bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until crisp and very light golden.
14. Cool and store in an air tight container.

Reviews

[Heather Sullivan]

Yummy! but a bit bland. Good texture otherwise. Could have maybe done with more chocolate chips or none at all.

[Chef #1124919]

Love these! They are super crunchy and great for dipping in coffee.