Pecan Biscotti

Ingredients

2 eggs
3/4 c granulated sugar
3/8 c margarine
1/4 c water
2 ts vanilla extract
1 ts almond extract
2 3/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 c pecans
2 1/4 ts baking powder

Instructions

Recipe by: Rose Reisman Brings Home Light Cooking Preheat oven to 350 degrees; coat cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, blend the eggs with the sugar; beat in the margarine, water, vanilla and almond extract until smooth. Add the flour, pecans and baking powder; mix until the dough forms a ball. Divide the dough in half; shape each portion into a 12-inch long log and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Cut the longs on an angle into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place the slices, cut side down, on the cookie sheet; bakd for 20 minutes longer, or until lightly browned. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 1 month. Penny Halsey (ATBN65B). Nutrition Analysis: 60 calories, 1g protein, 8g carbohydrate, 2g fat, 9mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium. ----