Healthy Biscotti

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These are very versatile, feel free to mix and match flavours. Here are a few ideas: coffee liqueur/hazelnut/dark chocolate chips, cranberry/orange/pistachio, orange/walnut, date/hazelnut, pineapple/coconut, vanilla/white chocolate chips/macadamia nuts, etc. Etc. Cooling time is included in cooking time.

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Steps

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Blend oil and sugar.

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Mix in extracts , lemon juice and zest.

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Add eggs.

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Beat until creamy and light.

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Combine flour , salt , and baking powder.

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Gradually stir into liquids.

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Work in cherries and nuts by hand.

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Preheat oven to 300f.

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On a lined baking sheet , form dough into two logs - if dough is too sticky , wet hands with cold water.

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Bake 35 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Allow to cool or 10 minutes.

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Reduce oven to 275f.

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Cut logs diagonally into 3 / 4-inch think slices.

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Lay on their sides on same baking sheet.

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Return to oven another 8-10 minutes , or until dry.

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Ingredients

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light olive oil, sugar, almond extract, lemon extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, dried cherries, slivered almonds