Lemon Anise Biscotti

Name: Lemon Anise Biscotti
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons aniseed, crushed; OPTIONAL GLAZE::; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice; Grated lemon zest

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling YIELD: 3 dozen.

With the growing popularity of gourmet coffees, cappuccino and espresso, I’m finding lots of people enjoy these classic Sicilian dipping cookies. —Carrie Sherrill, Forestville, Wisconsin

Ingredients

2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons aniseed, crushed
OPTIONAL GLAZE::
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
Grated lemon zest

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, beat eggs and sugar for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add oil and extracts; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; beat into egg mixture. Beat in lemon zest and aniseed.
2. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, shape each portion into a 12x2-in. rectangle. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness.
3. Bake until golden and tops begin to crack, 30-35 minutes. Carefully remove to wire racks; cool for 5 minutes.
4. Transfer to a cutting board; cut with a serrated knife into scant 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 5 minutes. Turn and bake until firm and golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. If using glaze, whisk confectioners' sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl. Drizzle over biscotti; sprinkle with lemon zest. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 65 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.