Chocolate-Walnut Biscotti

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3/4 semisweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Makes 32 Cookies (2 biscotti per serving)

1. Preheat the oven to 325 F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. With electric mixer on medium speed, beat brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl until blended. Beat in flour mixture until combined. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
3. Divide dough into 3 pieces. On floured surface, roll each piece in flour to coat, then shape each into 12-inch log. Transfer logs to prepared baking sheet, placing 3 inches apart. Bake until firm when pressed, about 30 minutes. Cool on baking sheet on rack for 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, reduce oven temperature to 300 F. Transfer one log at a time to cutting board. With serrated knife, cut into 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices, making total of about 64 slices. Stand slices on baking sheet. Bake until dried and crisp, 15-20 minutes. Transfer biscotti to racks to cool completely.

WW POINTS VALUE: 2 pts.

 

Note: This recipe appears in the WW Tastier than Takeout Cookbook. These treats are best made for the weekend because they take time and effort. These classic Italian cookies are worth the time and effort. They have a nice after taste to them and you forget they're good for you.