Fruited Nut Biscotti

==Description==
These are excellent biscotti's made with whole wheat flour and various fruits. Makes a great snack or breakfast snack. These are another must at my house during the holidays. Makes a great gift.
== Ingredients ==
* ⅔ cup walnuts
* ½ cup butter
* 1 cup brown sugar
* 2 eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 2 cups whole wheat flour
* 1½ teaspoons baking powder
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons cinnamon
* ¼ teaspoon cloves
* ¼ teaspoon allspice
* ¾ cup chopped dates or dried apricots or dried fruit
== Directions ==
# Place nuts in a shallow pan and bake 325°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes, let cool.
# Cream butter and sugar.
# Add eggs and vanilla.
# In bowl combine flour,baking powder,salt and spices.
# Add to creamed mixture, mix well.
# Add chopped nuts.
# Fold in fruit.
# Make into loaves ½ inch high and 2 inches wide.
# Bake in 325°F oven for 25 minutes or light brown.
# Cool 5 minutes,with a serrated knife slice diagonally at 45 degree angle about ½ inch thick.
# Lay slices on side, bake 10 minutes or longer to dry slightly.
# Let cool on rack.
# Store in a tightly covered container.
Category:Biscuit Recipes