Lightly
spray baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray; set aside.
Split and separate ladyfingers. Place on baking
sheet, split sides up. Brush with liqueur or extract. In small bowl
combine sugar and spice. Sprinkle over ladyfingers. Bake at 250 degrees
for 20 minutes. Turn off heat and continue baking additional 15 minutes.
Cool completely.
Serve with Chambord and Amaretto Dip if desired
(see below).
Makes 24 pieces
CHAMBORD AND AMARETTO DIP:
1 package (3 3/8 ounces) vanilla instant
pudding mix
3 cups cold milk
1/4 cup Chambord Liqueur (or 2 teaspoons
raspberry extract)
1/4 cup Amaretto Liqueur (or 2 teaspoons almond
extract)
2 cups frozen whipped topping (thawed)
Mix pudding and milk on low speed of electric
mixer until blended. Continue mixing until smooth and creamy, about two
minutes. Divide into 2 bowls. Add Chambord liqueur to one bowl and
Amaretto liqueur to the second bowl. Fold 1 cup whipped topping into
each bowl. Chill until serving time. Serve with ladyfinger toast and
fresh fruit.
Note: Chambord or Amaretto can be substituted
with any liqueur you desire.