Description
Twice-baked to golden perfection, these Limoncello Almond Biscotti are a crisp and flavorful Italian-inspired treat. Infused with lemon zest, Limoncello liqueur, and toasted almonds, they pair perfectly with coffee or tea and make excellent homemade gifts.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon Limoncello liqueur
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup whole almonds, toasted and roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, rub the sugar and lemon zest together until fragrant and well combined.
- Beat in the eggs, Limoncello, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the flour mixture until a sticky dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped toasted almonds.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 10 inches long and 2 inches wide. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–28 minutes, until the logs are lightly golden and set. Let cool on the pan for 10 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C). Using a serrated knife, slice the logs diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Place slices cut-side down on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Flip and bake for another 10 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Let the biscotti cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing.
Notes
For an extra layer of sweetness, drizzle melted white or dark chocolate over the cooled biscotti.
Substitute pistachios or hazelnuts for almonds for a flavor variation.
For a non-alcoholic version, replace Limoncello with lemon juice or lemon extract.
For extra crunch, bake each side for an additional 2–3 minutes.
Mix lemon zest with orange zest to deepen the citrus flavor.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotti
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg