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

 * 1) Place nuts in a shallow pan and bake 325 °F oven for 8 to 10 minutes, let cool.
 * 2) Cream butter and sugar.
 * 3) Add eggs and vanilla.
 * 4) In bowl combine flour,baking powder,salt and spices.
 * 5) Add to creamed mixture, mix well.
 * 6) Add chopped nuts.
 * 7) Fold in fruit.
 * 8) Make into loaves ½ inch high and 2 inches wide.
 * 9) Bake in 325 °F oven for 25 minutes or light brown.
 * 10) Cool 5 minutes,with a serrated knife slice diagonally at 45 degree angle about ½ inch thick.
 * 11) Lay slices on side, bake 10 minutes or longer to dry slightly.
 * 12) Let cool on rack.
 * 13) Store in a tightly covered container.