Date and Walnut Biscotti

Date and Walnut Biscotti

Are you looking for a sweet treat? or do you have some friends popping in and you need something to accompany that cup of tea or coffee? These are a great sweet treat that no one will expect is Weight Watchers friendly. 

Serves 20, 2 propoints per serving

Ingredients

75 grams granulated Sugar
1 Egg
150 grams all-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon grated Lemon rind
65 grams Dates (finely chopped)
40 grams Walnuts (finely chopped)

1. Preheat your oven to 160C or 300F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Place Sugar and Egg into a large bowl and using a hand mixer, mix until the mixture becomes thick, pale and creamy.
3. Sift flour into the mixture and fold in gently, and until just combined.
4. Add Lemon rind, Dates and Walnuts and mix in until combined.
5. Make a log shape with the dough and place onto the prepared baking tray. Press down gently so the log is 2 cm (about half an inch) in height.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, remove from oven and allow to cool
7. Slice log into 20 even pieces and place side down on the baking tray.
8. Bake for an additional 20 minutes, turning the biscuits over half way through the cooking time.
9. Remove from oven, cool and enjoy.

These biscuits are going to be crunchier that usual. They are a great accompaniment with tea or coffee because they are perfect for dunking!