Lemon Biscotti

Ingredients

Biscotti

• 5 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cups all purpose white flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp turbinado sugar

For Glaze

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl add softened butter and sugar. Using an electric mixer combine until blended.
3. Add two eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla, lemon zest and lemon juice. Mix for one minute.
4. Add flour, baking powder and salt to mixture. Beat on low until just combined being careful to not over mix.
5. Form into ball. Place on cookie sheet and shape into log that is 11" long and 1/2" thick. Sprinkle with Turbinado sugar (optional).
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool.
7. Using a serrated knife carefully cut into 1/2" slices.
8. Rebake for 20 minutes. Check for crispness. If you prefer a softer cookie remove from oven. If you prefer a crisper cookie continue to cook for 10 more minutes. Cool.
9. Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Using a fork drizzle over cooled biscotti.

Notes

i would recommend flipping the biscotti halfway through the second bake so they get more even color