Pecan Biscotti Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful crunch of these homemade Pecan Biscotti, perfect for sharing during the holidays or any time you crave a sweet treat. With a buttery base, toasted pecans, and a hint of vanilla, these biscotti are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Christmas, < 60 Mins
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 2064.4
- Fat Content: 114.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 36.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 439.3mg
- Sodium Content: 1822.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 231.9g
- Fiber Content: 12.9g
- Sugar Content: 79.6g
- Protein Content: 36.8g
Recipe Yield: 4 logs
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Pecans |
| 1/2 | Cup sweet butter |
| 1 1/2 | Cups sugar |
| 6 | Eggs |
| 6 | Cups all-purpose flour |
| 2 | Teaspoons vanilla extract |
| 2 | Teaspoons baking powder |
| 2 | Teaspoons salt |
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
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Toast the pecans: Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast them lightly in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.
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Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the sweet butter and sugar until the mixture becomes fluffy and well combined.
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Incorporate the eggs: Add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
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Add flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the dough with its delightful aroma and flavor.
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Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter and egg mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
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Mix in pecans: Once the dough is well combined, gently fold in the toasted pecans until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Shape the logs: Divide the dough into three equal portions. Shape each portion into two 1/2-inch diameter logs, ensuring they are uniform in size and shape.
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Arrange on baking sheet: Place the logs onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving enough space between them to allow for spreading during baking. Use your hands or a spatula to press down on the logs slightly, forming the classic biscotti shape.
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Bake: Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake the biscotti for 15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown and set.
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Slice and return to oven: Remove the biscotti logs from the oven and, using a thin spatula, carefully cut them into 3/4-inch thick slices. Lay the slices on their sides on the baking sheet and return them to the oven to dry out for an additional 15 minutes, giving them that characteristic crispiness.
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Cool: Once the biscotti have finished baking, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing. Enjoy these crunchy delights with a cup of coffee or tea, or package them up to share with friends and family!
Now, you have a delightful batch of homemade Pecan Biscotti ready to enjoy or gift to loved ones. With their irresistible crunch and rich flavor, they’re sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special treat for yourself. Happy baking! 🍪✨
