LOW FAT AMARETTO BISCOTTI

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I tried this variation of Lemon Biscotti after changing a few details - absolutely yummy and it's low fat AND only 1 Weight Watcher's point per cookie - bonus!

Provided by Heather Diodati

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cookie, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup coarsely ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine dry ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Mix together the egg, egg whites and extract in a larger bowl.
  • Add dry ingredients from small bowl to the ingredients in the larger bowl, mixing well.
  • Form the dough into two logs each about 8 inches long.
  • Place logs onto a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly and cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices making 36 slices. Place slices flat end up onto cookie sheet and bake until dry (about another 8 to 10 minutes).
  • Cool and store in airtight container.
  • Variation: sprinkle dried slices with powdered sugar while still warm before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.9, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 5.9, Sodium 34.2, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 1.5

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