LIME COCONUT BISCOTTI

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My family loves this recipe! It's great with that morning cup of coffee, delicious as an afternoon snack or after-dinner dessert. Citrusy and crunchy, not too sweet, it always hits the spot. -Diana Burrink, Crete, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 32 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cornmeal
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended. Beat in the eggs, lime juice and extracts. Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well (dough will be sticky). Stir in coconut and lime zest. , Divide dough in half. With lightly floured hands, shape each half into a 12x2-in. rectangle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until set., Place pan on a wire rack. When cool enough to handle, transfer loaves to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges