Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour, . 500ml
1/2 cup sugar substitute, . 125ml (granular low-calorie sweetener)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 7ml
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 2ml
1/4 teaspoon salt, .. 1ml
1/3 cup soft margarine or 1/3 cup butter, . 75ml
1/4 cup granulated sugar, .. 50 ml
2 eggs, 2
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, .. 5ml
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, . 2ml
1/4 cup finely chopped hazelnuts, 50ml
Preparation
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In bowl combine flour, sweetener, baking powder nutmeg, cinnamon and salt.
In another bowl cream margarine and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs , vanilla and almond extracts. Stir in flour mixture and nuts. (Hands work well here).
Divide dough in half. Shape into 2 logs 2 inches (5cm) wide and 12inches(30cm) long.
Spray baking sheet with nonstick coating. Bake bars at 325 degrees ( 160C) for about 25 minute or until golden brown. Remove and cool for 5 minutes.
Cut each bar (diagonally) into 21 slices about 1/2 inch (1cm) thick. Lay slices on baking sheet: return to 300F (150C) oven and bake 10 minutes more to dry. Remove to wire rack to cool completely before storing in airtight container.
Kitchen tip:
Roast hazelnuts in a shallow pan in 350\u00b0F.
(180C) oven for 10 minutes. Rub the warm nuts vigorously in a tea towel to remove the bitter skins.
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