How to Make Pumpkin Biscotti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Autumn is the perfect time to indulge in the comforting flavors of pumpkin, and what better way to do so than with a batch of homemade Pumpkin Biscotti? These crunchy, twice-baked Italian cookies are the perfect treat to pair with a cup of coffee or tea on a crisp fall day. With just the right balance of warm spices and pumpkin flavor, these biscotti are sure to become a favorite in your fall baking repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 biscotti

  • Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cloves, and ginger together in a large bowl.
  • Beat white sugar, butter, and brown sugar together in another bowl using an electric mixer until light and crumbly. Add eggs; beat for 1 minute. Add pumpkin puree, molasses, and vanilla extract; beat until well blended, about 1 minute. Blend in the flour mixture using the mixer or a wooden spoon until dough is sticky and incorporated.
  • Cover dough with waxed paper; refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Dip your hands into a small bowl of water. Shape the dough into two loaves that are 1 inch high, 3 to 4 inches wide, and 10 inches long, Place each loaf onto a baking sheet; top with pumpkin seeds.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms are dry, 20 to 24 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • Transfer loaves to a flat work surface. Cut each into 10 diagonal slices about 1/2 inch thick. Place sliced biscotti back on the baking sheet.
  • Continue baking until light golden brown, about 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Continue baking until dry, about 20 minutes more. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
  • Nutrition

    135 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 94mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 75mg