Orange Pecan Biscotti

Ingredients:

• 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 cup Country Crock® Spread
• 1 cup sugar
• 1-1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda in medium bowl; set aside.
3. Beat Country Crock® Spread, sugar and orange peel in large bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, scraping sides occasionally. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture until blended. Stir in pecans. Divide dough in half.
4. Shape dough into two flat logs, about 12 x 2-inches each on lightly floured surface. Arrange on ungreased baking sheet, 3 inches apart.
5. Bake 30 minutes or until lightly golden. Carefully remove to wire rack, cool 15 minutes.
6. Cut logs crosswise on diagonal into 1/2-inch slices on cutting board. Arrange cookie sticks cut-side down on baking sheet. Bake an additional 15 minutes, turning once. Remove to wire rack, cool completely. Store in airtight container.