Pumpkin Spice Biscotti

Preparation time:20 minutes

Baking Time:65 minutes

Makes:42 Biscotti

 

  

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
• 2 tsp pumpkin-pie spice
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup coarse sugar

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 300F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, stir flour with sugar, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin spice, baking powder and salt.
• In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with pumpkin purée, butter and vanilla extract. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture and stir to combine.
• Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Shape into 2 long, flat logs, about 2 in. wide and 1/2 in. thick. (Dough will rise as it bakes.) Sprinkle coarse sugar on top of logs, pressing gently so it adheres. Bake for 30 min, until centres are firm to the touch.
• Remove from oven and let cool 5 min. Reduce oven temperature to 275F. Using a serrated knife, cut logs into 1/2-in. pieces. Place cut-side down on the baking sheet and bake an additional 35 min. Cool completely on a rack.