Fruit Almond Biscotti

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
2. 2
   Combine 1 cup sugar, applesauce, oil, eggs, dried fruit, almonds, and both extracts and mix well.
3. 3
   Combine dry ingredients.
4. 4
   Stir in the sugar mixture.
5. 5
   Form dough into 2-14-inch (1.5-inch wide) logs using wet hands.
6. 6
   (Allow room between them to spread during baking.)
7. 7
   Flatten each log to 1-inch thickness and sprinkle with 1 1/2 tsp sugar.
8. 8
   Bake at 350 degrees until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from cookie sheet & cool on a rack for 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Slice diagonally using an electric knife into 1/2-inch slices.
11. 11
    Place the slices on their sides on an ungreased cookie sheet and toast an additional 8-10 minutes, turning the slices over after the first five minutes.