Lemon-Nut Biscotti Recipe

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Lemon-Nut Biscotti
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
793
Calories
Total time
71
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or light grease the cookie sheets; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
  3. Add granulated sugar, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; beat until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
  4. Beat in eggs, lemon peel, and vanilla until combined.
  5. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.
  6. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour and the pistachio nuts.
  7. On alightly floured surface, divide dough into 3 portions.
  8. Shape each portion into an 8-inch-long loaf.
  9. Place loaves at least 3 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.
  10. Flatten loaves to about 2-1/2 inches wide.
  11. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and tops are cracked.
  12. (Loaves will spread slightly.).
  13. Let stand on cookie sheets on wire racks for 30 minutes.
  14. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degree F.
  15. Transfer loaves to a cutting board.
  16. Cut each loaf diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  17. Place slices, cut sides down, on the same parchment-lined or greased cookie sheets.
  18. Bake in a 325 degree F oven for 8 minutes.
  19. Turn slices over and bake 8 to 10 minutes more or until dry and crisp.
  20. Transfer to wire reacks; cool.
  21. For icing, stir together powdered sugar and enough lemon juice or milk (1 to 2 tablespoons) to make icing of drizzling consistency.
  22. Drizzle over biscotti.
  23. Let stand until frosting is set.
  24. Makes about 36 cookies.
  25. Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare Lemon-Nut Biscotti as directed through Step 3, except do not drizzle with icing.
  26. Transfer to self-sealing freezer bags or arrange in layers separated by waxed paper in a freezer container.
  27. Seal, label, and freeze up to 3 months.
  28. To serve, thaw biscotti at room temperature 15 minutes.
  29. Drizzle with icing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 792.77 Kcal (3319 kJ)
Calories from fat 350.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.94g 60%
Cholesterol 122.1mg 41%
Sodium 42.3mg 2%
Potassium 844.95mg 18%
Total Carbs 96.38g 32%
Sugars 37.8g 151%
Dietary Fiber 6.67g 27%
Protein 18.61g 37%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 184.8mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 413.69 Kcal (1732 kJ)
Calories from fat 182.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.32g 60%
Cholesterol 63.72mg 41%
Sodium 22.08mg 2%
Potassium 440.92mg 18%
Total Carbs 50.29g 32%
Sugars 19.73g 151%
Dietary Fiber 3.48g 27%
Protein 9.71g 37%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 1.6mg 18%
Calcium 96.4mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.3
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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