Butter Pecan Biscotti

Enjoy the buttery flavors of biscotti with a nutty crunch of toasted pecans. Ideal for dipping into your favorite cup of coffee or tea.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 2 large eggs

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms

Fold in the chopped toasted pecans

Divide the dough in half

Shape each half into a log about 12 inches long and 2 inches wide on the prepared baking sheet

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the logs are lightly golden and firm to the touch

Remove from the oven and let the logs cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes

Reduce the oven temperature to 325F 165C

Using a serrated knife, carefully slice the logs diagonally into 1/2-inch thick biscotti

Place the biscotti cut side down on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, turning them over halfway through, until they are crisp and golden

Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack

Once cooled, the butter pecan biscotti can be stored in an airtight container