When the nights get darker and colder I reach for two things: one is the big cast iron saucepan and the other is my collection of spices. But for all the big flavours, homely soups, stews and curries that seem so apt at this time of year sometimes I crave a little delicacy. Something subtle, light and simple is what I’m after and these Lemon Almond Biscuits are exactly that. Just the ticket at the end of a busy day with a cup of tea, preferably Earl Grey. These little biscuits take less than half an hour from start to finish; perfect.
Ingredients
You will need (for around 15 biscuits):
- 150g butter, cubed
- 75g caster sugar
- 150g plain flour
- 25g ground almonds
- Zest 1 lemon
Method
Put all of the ingredients into a mixer or a bowl and combine to form a dough.
Preheat an oven to 150C.
Divide the dough up into small balls, slightly smaller than a golf ball, then put onto greased trays. Leave a little room between each of them so they can spread out. Press the top of each one lightly with a fork.
Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden. Leave to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
These aren’t the snappiest of biscuits, they’re not supposed to be. They are ever so slightly soft in the middle and all the better for it. If you would prefer them to be crisper then just press them a little more with the fork to make them thinner. The lemon and almond flavours are subdued and these easy biscuits are the perfect antidote to a busy autumn evening. Uncomplicated to bake, unfussy to eat and with all the comfort of a good shortbread I’ll be keeping some of these in the biscuit tin for the next few months.
They look literally melt-in-mouth and delicious.
lemon and almond are such a tasty combo! still get tripped up by the use of “biscuits” even though by now i should know that these aren’t the lofty american style biscuits my brain automatically thinks of (;
These lemon almond biscuits look so delish, Caroline. I am sure they taste so delish.
These lemon almond biscuits look so delish, Caroline. I am sure they taste so delish.
Love lemon! And it combines so well with almonds. This looks terrific — perfect for chasing the gloom out of this time of the year. Thanks!
Oh, Caroline! These sound like heaven! Making them ASAP!
What a lovely flavour combo, these biscuits look like they will melt in your mouth. Yum!
They look so fluffy & delicious and just like the perfect treat on a cold autumn day 🙂
I know for a fact this made your whole place smell AMAZINGGGG! Whenever I bake with almond extract it’s totally heaven in my nostrils before I get to wolf it all down!
I like a little something sweet after dinner, too. Your lemon biscuits look marvelous!
I like a little something sweet after dinner, too. Your lemon biscuits look marvelous!
So lovely. Wish I had these with my cup of tea right now!
Very elegant. Looks flakey and light!
i love a quick fix when it comes to treats! these sound wonderful!
these look so delicious. lemon is great in everything.
I can easily imagine myself eating these biscuits with a cup of green tea. Excellent and very appetizing treat, Caroline. Can I use lime zest instead of lemon zest?
Hi Agnes, thanks! Yes, you certainly could use lime zest, that would be delicious.
So glad I found this Biscuit recipe, easy to make and delicious! Great with our mid morning coffee.
Thank you Janet, I’m so pleased you like them!