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Several lemon biscotti stacked on each other.

Lemon Biscotti

These elegant biscotti have a classic crunchy texture and bright citrus flavor. Dunk these in your beverage of choice for the ultimate spring dessert!
Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Cooling Time:30 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 55 minutes
Servings:24 cookies

Ingredients

For the biscotti:

  • ¾ teaspoon almond extract or to taste
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 2 eggs large
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • grated rind of 1 medium lemon

For the glaze:

  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice powder

Instructions

  • Grease a baking sheet lightly.
  • Beat together grated rind of 1 lemon, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons butter, ¾ teaspoon almond extract, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder in a bowl until well-combined and creamy.
  • Next, beat in 2 eggs and 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Add in 2 cups flour and stir with mixer at low speed until you have a smooth dough.
  • Place dough onto a greased baking sheet and shape it into a log. Straighten it and smooth the sides.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for 25 minutes. Take out from the oven and allow to cool for 20 to 25 minutes at room temperature. Reduce the temperature of the oven to 325 F.
  • Fill a spray bottle with water and spritz the log lightly, covering the top and all the sides.
  • After 5 minutes, cut the log into ½" slices crosswise using a serrated knife. Make sure to cut evenly perpendicular to the pan otherwise the biscotti will topple over during the second bake.
  • Set the biscotti on the prepared baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake until the edges start turning golden for 30 to 35 minutes. Once done, take out from the oven and cool on a rack.
  • Mix together all the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the biscotti.

Notes

  • The easiest way to grate the lemon rind is to do so before you slice it and juice it. That’s the best way to get the maximum amount of zest.
  • The biscotti dough may be a little sticky. Grease your hands lightly with some oil to prevent them from sticking to the dough as you shape it into a log.
  • To prevent crumbling, you want to wait 5 minutes before you slice your biscotti after the first bake. Spritz it with water and slice it with a serrated knife.

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg