Ingredients:

11 1/4 cups (1,294g) flour
5 cups (1,150g) sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
5 teaspoons cinnamon
2 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
10 eggs
10 egg whites
5 tablespoons almond or vanilla extract
3 3/4 cups (195g) sliced almonds
6 1/4 cups (1,094g) Ocean Spray® Sweetened Dried Cranberries

Directions:

1. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg, using an electric mixer on low speed.

2. Combine eggs, egg whites and almond extract in a separate mixing bowl. Add to dry ingredients; mixing on medium speed just until moist.

3. Mix in almonds and sweetened dried cranberries or flavored fruit pieces.

4. On a floured surface, divide batter into 10 portions. With floured hands, shape each portion into a 14 x 3 1/2 inch log. Place on ungreased sheet pans.

5. Bake in a standard oven at 325ºF for 30 minutes or until firm. Remove from oven. Cool on wire rack.

6. Reduce oven temperature to 300ºF.

7. Cut biscotti into 1/2-inch slices. Stand upright on sheet pans and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in a loosely covered container to retain crispness.

YIELDS: Approximately 12 dozen cookies