GRANOLA BISCOTTI

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"This cranberry-studded treat is low in fat but high on flavor," writes Lori Waites from Frankenmuth, Michigan. "Because it freezes so well, I always double the recipe!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 egg white
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup reduced-fat granola
2/3 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg, egg white and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture. Break apart any large pieces of granola; stir granola and cranberries into dough. , Divide dough in half. With lightly floured hands, shape each portion into a 12-in. x 1-1/2-in. rectangle; place each on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove to wire racks; cool for 5 minutes. , Transfer to a cutting board; cut with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake for 5 minutes. Turn and bake 5-7 minutes longer or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.