Lemon Biscotti with Lemon Drizzle
Brighten your dessert table with these tangy, crunchy Lemon Biscotti with Lemon Drizzle! This delightful Italian-inspired treat features a double dose of citrus, with fragrant lemon zest baked into the biscotti and a zesty lemon glaze drizzled over the top. Perfectly golden and delightfully crisp, these twice-baked beauties are irresistibly light yet luxurious, making them the ultimate pairing for tea or coffee. With a simple blend of pantry staples like flour, butter, and sugar, and a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, this recipe is an easy way to impress guests or indulge in a sweet moment of self-care. Whether you're satisfying a lemon craving or seeking an elegant homemade gift, these biscotti are a must-bake for any citrus lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 56 grams Unsalted butter
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (for drizzle)
- 1 teaspoon Milk (optional, for drizzle)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a stiff dough forms.
Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a rectangular log, approximately 25 cm (10 inches) long and 6 cm (2.5 inches) wide. Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
Bake the logs in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool for 10 minutes.
Reduce the oven temperature to 150°C (300°F). Using a serrated knife, slice the logs diagonally into 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) thick biscotti.
Place the biscotti cut-side down on the baking sheet. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, then flip them over and bake for another 10 minutes or until they are crisp and golden.
Remove the biscotti from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the lemon drizzle, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add milk (if desired) 1 teaspoon at a time until it reaches drizzling consistency.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled biscotti using a spoon or piping bag. Allow the glaze to set for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2461 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.2 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.6 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 497 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 1198 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 450.6 g | 164% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 250.5 g | ||
| Protein | 39.3 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 504 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
