Autumn Pumpkin Biscotti
Experience the cozy flavors of fall with our Autumn Pumpkin Biscotti. These vegetarian Italian treats are infused with pumpkin puree and warm spices, making them the perfect companion for your morning coffee or evening hot chocolate. Please note, this recipe contains gluten, dairy, and eggs.
With a crunchy exterior and a soft, flavorful center, these biscotti are versatile enough to be enjoyed as a snack or dessert. Packed with nutrients from pumpkin, they offer a boost of vitamins while satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Recipe Collection: Dessert
Serving Size: 20
Cooking Time: 150 minutes
Overview
Pumpkin Biscotti is a delightful autumn treat that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee, hot chocolate, or cider. These twice-baked cookies are infused with warm spices and pumpkin puree, offering a comforting taste of fall.
Diet Type
Vegetarian
Allergies
Gluten, Dairy, Eggs
Cuisine
Italian
Ingredients
- 2.5 Cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking powder
- 1 Teaspoon (tsp) ground cinnamon
- 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) ground nutmeg
- 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
- 0.125 Teaspoon (tsp) ground cloves
- 0.125 Teaspoon (tsp) ground ginger
- 0.75 Cup white sugar
- 0.25 Cup butter, softened
- 0.25 Cup brown sugar
- 2 Whole eggs
- 0.5 Cup pumpkin puree
- 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) molasses
- 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) pumpkin seeds, optional
Steps
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cloves, and ginger in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, beat the white sugar, butter, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and crumbly. Add the eggs and beat for 1 minute. Mix in the pumpkin puree, molasses, and vanilla extract until well blended, about 1 minute.
- Gradually blend in the flour mixture using the mixer or a wooden spoon until the dough is sticky and well incorporated.
- Cover the dough with waxed paper and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Wet your hands with water and shape the dough into two loaves, each 1 inch high, 3 to 4 inches wide, and 10 inches long. Place each loaf on a baking sheet and top with pumpkin seeds if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms are dry, about 20 to 24 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 275°F (135°C).
- Transfer the loaves to a flat work surface and cut each into 10 diagonal slices about 1/2 inch thick. Place the sliced biscotti back on the baking sheet.
- Continue baking until light golden brown, about 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 200°F (95°C) and bake until dry, about 20 minutes more. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
Cook's Note: For extra crisp biscotti, lower the oven temperature to 170°F (75°C) and allow the biscotti to remain in the oven for another 40 minutes. Turn off the oven and let them cool inside for 1 hour.