BLUEBERRY ALMOND BISCOTTI

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????These biscotti are the perfect treats for an indoor tea party or an outdoor garden party! If you're not a fan of almond extract, vanilla works as well. -Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, GA

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup dried blueberries
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup unblanched almonds, coarsely chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and extract until thick and lemon-colored. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in the blueberries, coconut and almonds., Divide dough in half. Using lightly floured hands, shape each into a 9x2-1/2-in. rectangle on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until firm and lightly browned., Place pans on wire racks. When cool enough to handle, transfer loaves to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 1/2-in. slices. Place slices cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Reduce heat to 325°. Bake for 5-7 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges