BISCOTTI

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1

Toast nuts and roughly chop.  Set aside.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and cinnamon.

Step 4

In a large bowl, beat eggs, melted butter and Swerve.  Beat in flour mixture until just combined.  Stir in nuts and lemon zest.

Step 5

On prepared baking sheet, form dough into a 3-inch wide log and bake 25 minutes.  Let cool at least half an hour and up to overnight.

Step 6

Increase oven temperature to 375F.

Step 7

On the bias, slice into ½ inch slices and lay cut-side down back on baking sheet.  Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown around edges.

Step 8

Remove and let cool.  Drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with chopped pistachios or sugar-free dried cranberries (optional).

Makes about 14 servings.