Summer Celebration Lemonade Biscotti

Dairy Free
Summer Celebration Lemonade Biscotti
95 min.
32
121kcal

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Welcome to a delightful summer treat that will brighten your day and tantalize your taste buds: Summer Celebration Lemonade Biscotti! This dairy-free dessert is the perfect way to celebrate the warm, sunny days of summer. With a zesty lemon flavor and a hint of sweetness from dried cherries, these biscotti are not only delicious but also a light and refreshing option for any gathering.

Imagine sipping a glass of iced tea or lemonade while enjoying these crunchy, golden-brown biscotti. They are ideal for dunking, making them a wonderful companion for your favorite beverage. The combination of melted butter, tangy lemonade concentrate, and fragrant lemon peel creates a symphony of flavors that will have your guests coming back for more.

Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, a picnic in the park, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon at home, these biscotti are sure to impress. With just 121 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Plus, they are easy to make, taking only 95 minutes from start to finish, and yield 32 delightful servings!

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a batch of these scrumptious Summer Celebration Lemonade Biscotti. They are not just a treat; they are a celebration of summer in every bite!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 0.3 cup lemonade concentrate frozen thawed ()
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • teaspoon lemon extract 
  •  eggs 
  • 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup cherries dried chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • aluminum foil
  • cutting board
  • serrated knife

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line large cookie sheet with foil. In large bowl, stir butter, lemonade concentrate, lemon peel, lemon extract and eggs until well mixed.
  2. Add remaining ingredients; stir until soft dough forms.
  3. Divide dough in half. On cookie sheet, shape each 1/2 of dough into a 12x2-inch log.
  4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 15 minutes.
  5. Carefully lift foil to move cookie logs to cutting board. With serrated knife, carefully cut each log crosswise on a slight diagonal into 3/4-inch slices.
  6. Place slices cut side down on cookie sheet.
  7. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, gently turning cookies over once during baking. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories121kcal
Protein5.53%
Fat29.88%
Carbs64.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.34
Glycemic Load
3.23
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.4591304140732%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:121.38kcal
6.07%
Fat:4.02g
6.19%
Saturated Fat:0.69g
4.3%
Carbohydrates:19.58g
6.53%
Net Carbohydrates:19.22g
6.99%
Sugar:9.03g
10.03%
Cholesterol:10.23mg
3.41%
Sodium:82.2mg
3.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.68g
3.35%
Vitamin A:209.02IU
4.18%
Selenium:2.84µg
4.06%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.81%
Folate:14.68µg
3.67%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.84%
Iron:0.41mg
2.27%
Vitamin B3:0.41mg
2.07%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.05%
Fiber:0.36g
1.42%
Phosphorus:12.73mg
1.27%