COCONUT BLISS BISCOTTI

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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Low Carb

Yield makes 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 C all-purpose flour
1 C sugar
1/2 C slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 C shredded coconut
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4tsp coconut extract
1/4 tsp almond extract
2 eggs
1 egg white
Vegetable cooking spray
1/2 C chocolate chips
1/4 C almonds, finely chopped (optional)
1/4 C shredded coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl (Flour-Salt) in a bowl. Set aside. Combine coconut extract, almond extract, eggs and egg white in a small bowl. Add to flour mixture, stirring until well-blended (dough will be dry). 2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 7 or 8 times. Shape dough into a 16-inch-long roll. Place roll on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray, and flatten roll to 1-inch thickness. 3. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Remove roll from baking sheet to a wire rack, and let cool 10 minutes. Cut roll diagonally into 30 (1/2-inch) slices, and place, cut sides down, on baking sheet. Bake 7 minutes. Turn cookies over, and bake an additional 7 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove from baking sheet; let cool completely on wire rack. 4. Place chocolate in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and microwave an additional 30 seconds or until smooth. Be carefull not to burn the chocolate. Spread a thin layer of chocolate on one side of each cookie. Well the chocolate is warm sprinkle biscotti with chopped almonds and/or coconut. Allow chocolate to harden completely. Store in an airtight container for up to three weeks.

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