LEMON-WALNUT BISCOTTI

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These twice baked Italian cookies has a distinct taste of anise. While not to sweet, biscotti are delicious and elegant. They make a wonderful gift.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 36 Biscotti

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup walnuts
1 teaspoon anise seed
3 1/4 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar or 1 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F, with one rack positioned in the center and one directly below; toast walnuts and anise seeds just until golden, 4 to 5 minutes, cool and chop together on a cutting board.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour,baking powder and salt.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together remaining ingredients (eggs, sugar, butter, oil,lemon peel,lemon juice) until smooth.
  • Stir egg mixture into flour mixture, then stir in walnuts and anise seeds; (Dough will be soft, that's okay).
  • Divide dough in half, lightly grease a large cookie sheet; with floured hands, shape dough into two 14x2-1/2-inch logs,slightly rounded in center; Bake on center rack until firm to the touch,30 minutes;let cool 20 minutes, (Leave oven on).
  • Transfer logs to a cutting board; with serrated knife,gently cut logs on a angle into 1/2-inch-thick slices; lay slices on 2 ungreased cookie sheets, bake until biscotti are lightly browned around edges, 10 minutes.
  • Flip biscotti over on cookie sheet reversing positions when you put them back in the oven; bake 10 minutes more, transfer biscotti to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.5, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 81.8, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 2.2

Sharwan Sony
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I've made these biscotti several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Arifa Tarin
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These biscotti were amazing! I loved the combination of lemon and walnuts.


Nikko
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I was really excited to try these biscotti, but I was disappointed. They were dry and flavorless.


Abdullah Ahmad
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These biscotti were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Md Zarif
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I'm not a huge fan of biscotti, but these were actually really good. I especially liked the lemon glaze.


Kraxx 88
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These were the best biscotti I've ever had! They were so crispy and flavorful.


Warda Sajjad
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I loved the flavor of these biscotti, but they were a bit too hard for my taste. I think I'll try baking them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Azalea Fletcher
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These biscotti were so easy to make and they turned out great! I'm definitely going to make them again.


Krystian Hobbs
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I found these biscotti to be a bit too dry. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.


Charlton
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These were delicious! I used a different type of glaze, but the biscotti were still amazing.


Belhachmi Mohammed
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I've made these biscotti several times now and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the walnuts add a nice crunch.


Met Cakoni
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These biscotti were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly crispy. I loved the combination of lemon and walnuts, and the glaze added a nice touch of sweetness.