Description
Maple Pecan Biscotti is a delightful twist on the traditional Italian cookie, featuring the rich flavors of maple syrup and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the chopped pecans.
- Shape the dough into a log on the prepared baking sheet and flatten it slightly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing into biscotti pieces.
- Return the sliced biscotti to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until crisp.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store biscotti in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- For a sweeter flavor, drizzle with additional maple syrup before serving.
- These biscotti pair well with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotti
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg