Fruited Nut Biscotti

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon clove
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 3/4 cup chopped dates or dried apricot or dried fruit

Directions

1. 1

   Place nuts in a shallow pan and bake 325 degree oven 8 to 10 minutes, let cool.

2. 2

   Cream butter and sugar;Add eggs and vanilla.

3. 3

   In bowl combine flour,baking powder,salt and spices;Add to creamed mixture,mix well.

4. 4

   Add chopped nuts and fold in fruit.

5. 5

   Make into loaves 1/2 inch high and 2 inches wide.

6. 6

   Bake in 325 degree oven,25 minutes or light brown.

7. 7

   Cool 5 minutes,with a serrated knife slice diagonally at 45 degree angle about 1/2 inch thick.

8. 8

   Lay slices on side, bake 10 minutes or longer to dry slightly; Let cool on rack.

9. 9

   Store in a tightly covered container.