Dunk these crisp twice-baked cookies into a cup of coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up or serve them alongside ice cream or fruit compote.

Chocolate-Almond Biscotti

1 cup slivered almonds
1 1/4 cups SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg white, lightly beaten

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a cookie sheet with vegetable cooking spray; set aside.
2. Bake almonds in a shallow pan for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring once, or until lightly toasted. Set aside.
3. Beat SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, 3 eggs, and milk at medium speed of an electric mixer for 3 minutes or until mixture is smooth and pale yellow in color. Beat in extract.
4. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add to SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener mixture and beat on low speed until a stiff dough forms. Stir in almonds.
5. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 4 or 5 times. Divide dough in half; shape each portion into an 8-inch log. Place logs on prepared cookie sheet and flatten to 3/4-inch thickness; brush with beaten egg white.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown; reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Remove from baking sheet to a wire rack; cool 10 minutes. Cut each log diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices with a serrated knife, using a gentle sawing motion. Place slices on cookie sheets. Bake 10 minutes; turn cookies over, and bake 10 additional minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Makes 32 cookies.
Preparation Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour 10 Minutes

Nutrition Info Per Serving (1 cookie): Calories 60 | Calories from Fat 25 | Fat 3.0g (sat 0g) | Cholesterol 20mg | Sodium 55mg | Carbohydrates 8g | Fiber 1g | Sugars 1g | Protein 3g

Recipe courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics. For more information regarding this product, please call 1-800-777-5363 or visit their website at www.splenda.com.