Banana Biscotti
From Post.- Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 fully ripe medium banana, mashed (can be omitted in a pinch)
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1-1/2 cups Post Selects Banana Nut Crunch Cereal
Mix flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Beat margarine and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, banana and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in cereal.
Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Shape dough into 2 logs, each 14 inches long and 2 inches wide on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheet. Place on cutting board; cool 5 minutes. Using serrated knife, cut each log into diagonal slices about 3/4 inch thick. Place slices upright on cookie sheet 1/2 inch apart. Bake 12 minutes or until slightly dry. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack. Store in tightly covered container. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.
Makes 24 biscotti.