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2008 Holiday Cookie Contest Recipe: Maine Memory Bites
P.S., Novelty, OH
When eaten while sitting by a fire on a snowy evening, these crisp biscotti help recall the Maine of my childhood memories. The crunch of pine needles underfoot, the sweet scent of the woods, a hint of maple syrup, walnuts and blueberries complete the picture. These are perfect for dunking in your favorite hot beverage.
ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 1 1/4 hours
Makes 44 biscotti.
1 1/2 cups graham whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup white whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon nonfat milk
1/3 cup pasteurized liquid egg substitute, such as Egg Beaters
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup dried blueberries
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
2. Blend graham flour, whole-wheat flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add syrup, milk, egg substitute and vanilla and beat with an electric mixer just until a sticky dough forms. Stir in walnuts and blueberries.
3. Coat hands with flour and turn dough out on a flour-dusted surface. (A sheet of parchment paper works well.) Knead dough 5 or 6 times, making sure hands, surface and dough stay flour-dusted. Cut the dough in half and form each piece into a flattened log about 12 inches by 2 inches. Place both on the prepared baking, 3 inches apart.
4. Bake for 35 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Reduce oven to 300°.
5. Transfer the cooled logs to a cutting board and slice crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place slices cut side down on the lined baking sheet. Bake for 6 minutes. Flip biscotti to other side and bake for another 6 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Per cookie: 60 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 38 mg sodium; 21 mg potassium.
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| USER COMMENTS — Add Your Comment |
More biscotti....ditto my comments as with the other two bite chocolate cookies. What a disappointment!
Lena, Macomb, MI |
No disrespect intended, but I am wondering of the previous comment poster even made and tried this cookie before she deemed it a disapointment? I have tried this cookie and it was delicious. Light, sweet, and crunchy - I could not believe such a tasty treat was so healthy! Fabulous recipe!
Caroline, Vermilion, OH |
I am attracted to this recipe because it obviously is very healthy. Good treat for the grandkids. Can't wait to try it!
Kate Mura, St. Paul, MN |
What a great Weight Watcher recipe! Only 1 point!
Melanie, Many, LA |
Yum~! My daughter-in-law and I like these with hot tea...best when sitting outside in the chill of our beach evenings. Such a wonderful biscotti!
Marcia Carter, Arroyo Grande, CA |
Oh come on! The "biscotti" label might have more credibility than say, "pizza," but we are talking about COOKIES, people, and cookies that come from a real person and taste good. Like these!
judith, Cleveland Heights, OH |
YUM! These cookies are the best!
Helen, Mankato, MN |
Delicious! Even my Italian partner enjoyed them! Char
Char, Cleveland, OH |
I have my own memories of Maine and can't wait to make these Maine Memory Bites for the next holiday. I won't have snow here in California, but these cookies will conjure up some!
Fran Claggett, Sebastoppol, CA |
I'm not disappointed - only 60 calories a cookie and minimal sodium - how much better can a cookie get???
Anita, Farmington Hills, MI |
Yum! I'll share this with members of a whole-wheat (and grains) recipe exchange.
Jane Mikoni, Hummelstown, PA |
Absolutely delicious. I am a diabetic and here is a cookie I can enjoy without guilt and without jumping my blood sugar.
Pat Schulze, Yankton, SD |
What's wrong w/biscotti? Healthy is healthy. Blueberries and walnuts get my vote every time!
Nancy, Rapid City, SD |
There could never be enough biscotti recipes! Are there ever enough variations to anything in this world. Try them before generalizing "another biscotti"! Unique and different.
Ginger Burgess, West Milford, NJ |
Yummmm ... I can almost smell them now!
Carla, Connersville, IN |
Sounds delicious! I can't wait to try it! Even the description is mouth-watering!
Jan Bone, Palatine, IL |
Great cookie with a twist!!!!
Debbie, East Templeton, MA |
What a delightful biscotti. It is crunchy, flavorful, and healthy. Bravo to the creative baker!
Francesca Beye, Lambertville, NJ |
These are fabulous-- great taste-- low cal and crunchy and satisfying. Can't wait to try making them again and sharing with friends and family
Sande, NYC, NY |
Sounds good, may try it when weather is cooler. I always wonder in all desserts if Splenda will work in recipes.
Chris Gregory, Tremont, IL |
I am interested in this recipe, as I am a diabetic. If I substitute Splenda for the regular sugar in this recipe, I will have a good dessert/snack that is in keeping with my dietary program. Thank you for this recipe.
Mary, Hamilton, ON |
Love them. Fit right in the the Xmas spirit.
Joyce Gagnon, Fairfield, ME |
Loved them, also good with dried cranberry. Always looking for new things. I say the Italian should give us all proper instruction on making "another biscotti" so we get it right.
American Mammie, Southeast Georgia, GA |
Lena, how about sharing your biscotti recipe? Love to bake an authentic recipe.
DD, Portland, OR |
Perfect. I ate them under the stars at a concert in Central Park, last weekend. Guess they conjure memories for us, no matter where we live. Kudos...love fresh ground cinnamon.
Meryl Rosner, New York, NY |
Great prize
barbara, Earlysville, VA |
What an unexpected treat! Nuts, blueberries, wheat flour & everything nutritious all rolled into an awsome cookie. An angel must have sent this recipe to us.
Kathy, Plano, TX |
I made these today, and they were a great success. Because I didn't have dried blueberries, I used dried cherries, used a bit less of the walnuts and put in a little bittersweet mini chocolate chips. These biscotti are a revelation with no butter or oil added!
Lisa, Cheshire, CT |
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