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Lemon Biscotti

By Kathi & Rachel

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Easy to make Lemon Biscotti – easier to make than cookies! Once you make this simple recipe you can vary it 100 different ways!

Lemon Biscotti

These easy to make biscotti look so fancy but are so easy and make the most wonderful cookie gifts…who doesn’t want a cookie gift?

What ingredients do I need to make this lemon biscotti?

  • butter
  • sugar
  • eggs
  • vanilla
  • flour
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • 2 lemons
  • turbinado sugar (optional)

Step one: Mix your very simple dough and shape into a log. If you can make meatloaf…you can make biscotti!

We like to sprinkle the dough with a bit of raw Turbinado sugar (also known as Sugar in the Raw) for extra crunch. If you don’t have it, skip it. You will still love these cookies!

  • shape biscotti in a block
    Shape dough into 11″ x 2″ x 1/2″ log
  • Bake for 20 minutes and cool

After baking the biscotti log and cooling. Use a serrated knife and gently cut into 1/2 inch slices.

Place the slices on to a parchment lined baking sheet.

Bake the slices for 20 minutes. If you like your biscotti soft, 20 minutes is perfect for you. For a crisper cookie add 10 more minutes.

Using a serrated knife gently cut the cooled biscotti loaf into 1/2 inch slices.

Cool your cooked biscotti. Mix your simple lemon glaze and using a fork drizzle it over the cookie.

Drizzle the glaze over cooled biscotti using a fork

What other variations of biscotti can I make?

  • simply omit the lemon and add:
  • one cup of chopped nuts
  • one cup of chopped chocolate
  • reduce flour by 1/4 cup and add 1/4 cup unsweetend cocoa for chocolate biscotti
  • add 2 tablespoons dried coffee espresso powder for coffee biscotti
  • sub almond for the vanilla extract and add 1/2 cup toasted almonds for almond biscotti
  • a combo of any of the above!

How do I store biscotti?

  • Store biscotti in air tight container for up to 3 weeks at room temperature and freeze for up to three months.
Biscotti on a yellow plate

More Cookie recipes you might like:

  • Peanut Butter Crinkle Cookie – my personal fave!
  • Mrs Fields Copy cat – tastes like the real thing!
  • Double Chocolate with Sea Salt – salt and chocolate? It’s a thing!
  • Soft Ginger Cookies – popular all year long!

To cookies all the time!

Clink! Kathi and Rachel

Lemon Biscotti

Lemon Biscotti

An easy to make Biscotti recipe that you will love!  Easier to make than cookies!
4.53 from 95 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 18
Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • two large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 lemon zested about 2 teaspoons zest
  • 1 lemon juiced about 2 tablespoons juice
  • 2 cups all purpose white flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons Turbinado sugar also known as Sugar in the Raw

For Glaze

  • 1 cup confectioner sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl add softened butter and sugar. Using an electric mixer combine until blended.
  • Add two eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla, lemon zest and lemon juice. Mix for one minute.
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt to mixture. Beat on low until just combined being careful to not over mix.
  • Form into ball. Place on cookie sheet and shape into log that is 11" long and 1/2" thick. Sprinkle with Turbinado sugar (optional)
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool.
  • Using a serrated knife carefully cut into 1/2" slices.
  • 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.

For Glaze

  • Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Using a fork drizzle over cooled biscotti.

Notes

Store in airtight container for up to 3 weeks.  Freeze an additional 3 months in freezer bags after that.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Kim says

    February 23, 2025 at 11:33 am

    5 stars
    Can this recipe be doubled, Kathi?

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      February 24, 2025 at 6:43 am

      Yes! hover over ‘servings’ in the recipe card and a slider will pop up. Slide it to desired amount of servings. Hope you love them! Kathi

      Reply
  2. Trish L. says

    January 16, 2025 at 6:27 pm

    5 stars
    It’s really hard to find a nut-free biscotti recipe. I made these for a family gathering where some of the relatives have nut allergies. I rubbed the lemon zest into the sugar before I added in the butter, then added in all the other ingredients. The only change I made was I used lemon extract instead of vanilla extract. They turned out really lemony and very tasty! Everyone raved about these!

    Reply
  3. Sharon says

    December 18, 2024 at 10:45 am

    5 stars
    I have a Meyers lemon tree in my yard and these are one of my favorite ways to use them. I make them every year at Christmas for neighbors and they are a favorite. So easy and delicious. A welcome change from typical holiday baking.

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      December 20, 2024 at 4:35 pm

      So glad you loved them! I have a nice gingerbread biscotti recipe you might like as well! Just use the search bar for biscotti. Kathi

      Reply
  4. Dott says

    November 17, 2024 at 12:05 pm

    5 stars
    My first attempt at biscotti, this recipe is great, I made the lemon, they came out great, so I figured I would try another flavor, cranberry worked really well, had what would have been scraped from making cranberry sauce, so good, then the kids wanted chocolate mint chip, so good. Thank you for publishing this recipe.

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      November 18, 2024 at 6:34 am

      Thank you Dott! So glad you liked them! There is a gingerbread biscotti recipe that is perfect for the holidays and my fave! Kathi
      https://laughingspatula.com/gingerbread-biscotti/

      Reply
  5. BR says

    August 1, 2024 at 10:09 pm

    Looks delicious.
    Can I substitute oil for the butter?

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      August 2, 2024 at 7:05 am

      I would not…will change the texture quite a bit.

      Reply
  6. jack bennett says

    June 21, 2024 at 4:36 pm

    5 stars
    Smells great and tastes great, I had to play with dough to get just right , it was to wet to start , but i got it !. I added some almonds.

    Reply
  7. Sharon Robinson says

    May 5, 2024 at 9:43 am

    5 stars
    Easy recipe, tastes great. My dough was a little sticky to handle as well so I placed the dough in the refrigerator until the oven was done preheating. The dough was perfect for forming the log after that.

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      May 5, 2024 at 11:44 am

      Thank you Sharon we are glad you loved it! I sometimes have to add a bit of flour as well, depends on how much lemon juice I get from my lemons :0 Kathi

      Reply
  8. Jackie Doyle says

    December 18, 2023 at 3:13 pm

    5 stars
    I added dried cranberries! I love the combination! Great recipe.

    Reply
  9. Judy Aiken says

    December 8, 2023 at 9:42 am

    5 stars
    Delicious. Husband loved them!!

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      December 10, 2023 at 6:10 am

      So glad you guys loved them! Great tip on putting flour on your hands! Kathi

      Reply
  10. Risalie says

    November 28, 2023 at 10:50 am

    I found the dough quite sticky and difficult to form a ball so I had to add a little flour. I’ve just taken it out of the oven and it cooling but smell Devine! Has anyone else had this issue with the dough. Also the instructions didn’t say when to add the salt.

    Reply
    • Judy says

      December 8, 2023 at 9:45 am

      In my experience making biscotti , the dough is typically very sticky. One recipe I use suggested dusting your hands with flour to shape dough. Made all the difference!

      Reply
  11. Diana says

    September 2, 2023 at 9:22 am

    5 stars
    For some reason, my first comment only showed 3 stars, I rate this lemon biscotti recipe 5 STARS. I just made them again today, my third time baking these amazing biscotti cookies! My family loves them! Thank you for this recipe!

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      September 2, 2023 at 10:33 am

      You are a sweetheart Diana! Thank you for updating to 5 stars…woot! And we are so glad you liked this recipe! You can use it for about any flavor of biscotti by omitting the lemon and adding almonds and almond extract for example. Cocoa and chocolate chips (sub 1/3 cup of the flour for the cocoa). Thank you again for taking the time to update your comment…we love nice people! Kathi

      Reply
  12. Beth says

    July 10, 2023 at 6:26 am

    5 stars
    Am in love with baking anything with lemon these days…I have made other flavors of biscotti before and was excited to try this one! I was not disappointed. Great lemon flavor, added a tsp of lemon extract with the vanilla extract in the dough. Did not use the turbinado sugar, I thought they might be sweet enough- and they were! The dough came together super-easy (I actually divided the dough in two logs for easier handling)- as did the glaze, which sent the cookies over the top!
    Great recipe, easy to make! it’s in my cookie rotation for sure. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      July 10, 2023 at 6:44 am

      We are so glad you loved them! I make them often to bring to friends. You can adapt this recipe 100 different ways like omitting lemon, adding almonds and almond extract etc etc. Thank you so much for the nice comment and 5 stars! woot! Kathi

      Reply
  13. Bonnie says

    April 21, 2023 at 5:16 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious and so easy to make. I made 2 logs then cut them in half length wise after the first bake then into smaller diagonals.

    Reply
  14. Donna says

    February 27, 2023 at 1:51 pm

    Very easy to make and oh so yummy!! Wasn’t sure I made the log correctly…my “dough” seemed very wet…but they are perfect!! New favorite cookie!!

    Reply
  15. Teri says

    December 5, 2022 at 10:26 am

    5 stars
    These biscotti are to die for! The only comment that I have is that I needed to cook them a little longer the second time. They came out a little soft but oh so good!

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      December 5, 2022 at 1:38 pm

      Glad you loved them! Next time you’ll get them perfect! It’s kinda a personal preference on how soft or crunchy people like them. Neither is wrong!

      Reply
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