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

 * 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 cloves
 * 1/4 	teaspoon allspice
 * 3/4 	cup chopped dates or dried apricots or dried fruit

Directions

 * Place nuts in a shallow pan and bake 325 degree oven 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 1/2 inch high and 2 inches wide.
 * Bake in 325 degree oven,25 minutes or light brown.
 * Cool 5 minutes,with a serrated knife slice diagonally at 45 degree angle about 1/2 inch thick.
 * Lay slices on side, bake 10 minutes or longer to dry slightly.
 * Let cool on rack.
 * Store in a tightly covered container.