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Pumpkin Spice Biscotti

12 October, 2020 by Tara 11 Comments

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A recipe for Pumpkin Spice Biscotti! These twice-baked cookies are packed with pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice for a fun and festive fall treat.

Three Pumpkin Spice Biscotti on a pumpkin plate next to a latte in a clear glass.

Baking Bloggers

Created by Sue of Palatable Pastime, #BakingBloggers get together monthly to vote on a different baking project. For October, we are featuring pumpkins/butternut squash and I am joining in with a recipe for Pumpkin Spice Biscotti!

Check out more of my #BakingBloggers recipes here: Voisilmäpulla (Finnish Butter Eye Buns), Karpatka (Polish Carpathian Cream Cake), and Broyé du Poitou (Shortbread from Poitiers).

Pumpkin Spice Biscotti

Forming the dough into two logs on a parchment lined baking sheet, slices of biscotti, and chocolate/sprinkle covered biscotti.

It has been over five years since I have shared a new biscotti recipe and thought these Pumpkin Spice Biscotti would be perfect for the season!

These twice-baked cookies have both pumpkin puree (make sure to use pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling) and pumpkin pie spice in every bite. 

The dough comes together easily with simply a bowl or a stand mixer and is divided into two equal pieces. Each piece is formed into a log about 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeters) tall and 3 inches (7.5 centimeters) wide.

The logs are baked until set and golden on the bottom, then allowed to rest until cool enough to handle. 

Each log is then sliced on the diagonal into individual cookies about 3/4 inch (2 centimeters) thick before arranging again on the cookie sheet and baking for a second time until crisp, 10-15 minutes per side.

The longer you bake them, the more crisp they will be, but take care not to burn them.

A Few Tips

Baking the cookies twice gives them a crunchy texture which will allow them to keep for a couple of weeks in an airtight container at room temperature.

This also makes them a better choice for holiday gifts. They are better able to withstand shipping (without the drizzled chocolate depending on the temperature) with proper packaging compared to other cookies. 

I drizzled the cooled biscotti with a mixture of semi-sweet and white chocolate. You can also dip a side of each cookie into the chocolate before optionally topping with desired sprinkles.

Want to add a little extra texture? Sprinkle the tops of the formed, unbaked biscotti logs with coarse sugar before placing in the oven or fold a large handful of roasted, chopped pecans into the dough.

For quite the delicious seasonal pairing, I served the Pumpkin Spice Biscotti alongside my Maple Cinnamon Latte.

This recipe uses pumpkin puree, NOT pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin puree simply contains cooked and pureed pumpkin.

Pumpkin pie spice is a spice mixture often comprised of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. It can be found in the spice section of most American grocery stores, particularly in the fall, or made easily at home.

Aerial view of Pumpkin Spice Biscotti on a wooden board next to orange and white pumpkins.

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Three Pumpkin Spice Biscotti on a pumpkin plate next to more on a wooden platter and a latte.

Pumpkin Spice Biscotti Recipe

Adapted from She Loves Biscotti

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5 from 5 votes

Pumpkin Spice Biscotti

Pumpkin Spice Biscotti recipe! These twice-baked cookies are packed with pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice for a fun and festive fall treat.
Course Dessert
Cuisine N/A
Keyword autumn, biscotti, cookie, dessert, fall, pumpkin, pumpkin spice
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time: 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 30 Biscotti

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (120 grams) pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups (440 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Optional Topping:

  • Melted chocolate and/or white chocolate for drizzling
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, followed by pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt. Slowly mix into the butter mixture until just combined.
  • Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces. Form one of the pieces into a log about 12 inches (30.5 centimeters) long. Place near the edge of the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten until about 3 inches (7.5 centimeters) wide and 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeters) thick. Repeat with other half of the dough.
  • Bake in preheated oven until set and the bottom is golden brown, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow sit at room temperature for 20 minutes until cool enough to handle. 
  • Use a serrated bread knife to cut each log on the diagonal into 3/4-1 inch (2-2.5 centimeters) thick slices.
  • Return slices to baking sheet, cut side down. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the bottom is crisp.
  • Flip each piece and bake for another 10-15 minutes. Transfer the biscotti to a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
  • If desired, drizzle one side of the biscotti with melted chocolate and/or white chocolate and optionally cover with sprinkles. Allow to set.
  • Store the cooled biscotti in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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Comments

  1. Wendy Klik

    12 October, 2020 at 6:07 am

    I would love to be dipping one of those into my coffee this morning. They look wonderful.

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  2. Noelle Simpson

    12 October, 2020 at 12:24 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious! Thank you for sharing, was perfect with some coffee!

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  3. Jessica Formicola

    12 October, 2020 at 12:26 pm

    5 stars
    I love pumpkin spice everything and this biscotti looks amazing! I can’t wait to give it a try!

    Reply
  4. Beth

    12 October, 2020 at 1:25 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious and yummy! My daughter is going to love this recipe! Can’t wait to share this with her!

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  5. Jacque Hastert

    12 October, 2020 at 1:25 pm

    5 stars
    These are perfect for fall and I love how simple they are to make at home. I can’t wait to make these and enjoy them with my afternoon cup of hot tea.

    Reply
  6. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

    12 October, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    5 stars
    These are so autumnal and delicious – the perfect Fall snack or sweet treat! I am definitely going to be making myself a batch of these – all for me!

    Reply
  7. Karen

    12 October, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    It’s been a long time since I’ve made biscotti too. These are sooo cute with their Halloween colored icing and sprinkles!

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  8. Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck

    12 October, 2020 at 6:55 pm

    These little lovelies are practically calling my name!!! MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmMMMMmmmm!!!

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  9. Sid

    13 October, 2020 at 5:47 am

    I love biscotti, but rarely make them, cause I’m usually the only one who eats them in this house. Those look so good.

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  10. Rebekah Hills

    13 October, 2020 at 9:14 am

    I love biscotti, and I love pumpkin – these are absolutely beautiful and would be the perfect accompaniment to some afternoon tea or coffee this time of year!

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  11. sneha datar

    15 October, 2020 at 12:29 am

    I want one of these biscotti’s to have with my tea, yum, yum!

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