November 7, 2014

Lemon Thyme Biscotti

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Delightfully dunk-able, these lemon thyme biscotti are fantastic for the holiday season or gift giving! With bright lemon zest and herby fresh thyme, they’re a fun spin on the classic cookie. Vegetarian.

Three Lemon Thyme Biscotti on a white plate with coffee in the background.

Note: This recipe is NOT dairy free. It was published before Cook Nourish Bliss transitioned to dairy free recipes and remains popular with long time readers. You can try using substitutions to make it dairy free, however I have not tested this myself and can’t say how it will turn out. Or, you can try these vanilla almond vegan biscotti instead!

Fridays call for cookies! Because cookies are fun and the weekends are fun. So it makes perfect sense. They go together like two peas in a pod.

Peanut butter and chocolate. Sweet potatoes and anything. Cheese and more cheese (okay, and some crackers). Brie and berries (I have a cheese problem). Wine and my favorite girlfriends.

Wait, I’m getting off track.

Let’s get back to the cookies at hand. Or biscotti if we are getting technical.

Three Lemon Biscotti on a white plate.

About These Lemon Thyme Biscotti

Which are one of my favorite treats to make during the holidays.

There are so many fun flavors to try and nothing beats sitting under a cozy blanket with some hot tea and a crunchy biscotti (or two) and dunking away. That way they soak up the liquid …. I love it.

This Thanksgiving-y spin has a touch of herbiness from the thyme and brightness from the lemon. Nothing overpowering, but just a little something to make it different.

So who wants to come over and have some coffee and biscotti with me?

A cup of coffee with a partially eaten Lemon Thyme Biscotti on the saucer.

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Lemon Thyme Biscotti

Yield: about 22 to 24 biscotti
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Delightfully dunk-able, these lemon thyme biscotti are fantastic for the holiday season or gift giving! With bright lemon zest and herby fresh thyme, they’re a fun spin on the classic cookie. Vegetarian. 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
  • â…” cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • coarse or sparkling sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and fresh thyme. Set aside.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the sugar and lemon zest. Use your fingers to sort of massage the zest into the sugar. Add in the butter. Beat on medium speed until smooth and well combined.
  4. Add in the vanilla extract, almond extract and eggs. Beat on medium until combined (it may look slightly curdled). With the mixer on low, slowly add in the flour mixture, and mix until incorporated.
  5. Divide the dough in half and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Using wet fingers, shape each half into a rectangle that is about 9 inches long, 3 inches wide and ½ inch thick, leaving several inches of space in between the two sections of dough. {I find it helpful to draw the rectangles on the parchment paper and then dump half the dough into each and use the lines to pat it into the correct shape.}
  6. With wet fingers, smooth out the top and sides of each rectangle. If desired, sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
  8. Meanwhile, reduce the oven temperature to 325ºF. After the 10 minutes is up, use a sharp knife to cut the dough crosswise into about ¾ inch thick slices. Balance the slices upright on the baking sheet.
  9. Return to the oven and bake for another 25 to 30 minutes, until the biscotti feel dry and are golden brown. They may feel a tiny bit moist in the centers, but will continue to dry out further as they cool down.
  10. Let cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Biscotti base adapted from King Arthur Flour

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 22 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 101Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 89mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 2g

Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.

© Ashley / Cook Nourish Bliss
Cuisine: Italian / Category: Dessert
Cookies, Dessert, Recipes (ALL), Seasonal, Soy Free, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian
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