Maple Pecan Biscotti

1 pkg. yellow cake mix ($.45)
2 eggs, minus one yolk ($.15)
1/2 C. unsweetened applesauce ($.25)
1 3/4 C. flour ($.15)
2 T. maple syrup ($.10)
1 tsp. maple extract ($.15)
3/4 C. chopped pecans ($.35)

Preheat oven to 375.

Mix well all ingredients except pecans. Stir in pecans. Divide dough in half and form each half into a 9x3" log, flattened on top.

Place on greased cookie sheet, bake 20-25 minutes or til tops of logs are golden brown and firm.

Cool 5 minutes, remove from cookie sheet, and cool 10 minutes.

Using a serrated knife, cut cookies into 1/2" to 3/4" slices.

Bake for 10-15 minutes or til cookies are just crisp. Top with drizzle.

Drizzle:
1/4 C. powdered sugar
1 T. milk
1 T. maple syrup
1/8 tsp. maple extract

Mix well all ingredients, mixture should be thin.

Yields = 3 dozen
Cost: $1.60
Cost per biscotti: $.05