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crispy pumpkin walnut biscotti on a rustic ceramic plate, combining pumpkin, warm spices, and toasted walnuts, topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

Crispy Pumpkin Walnut Biscotti

These crispy pumpkin walnut biscotti are lightly spiced, crunchy, and perfect for dipping in coffee or tea. Ready in about 45 minutes, they’re an ideal autumn dessert or crunchy snack for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Snack, Dessert
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 24 biscotti
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts toasted
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F; line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Toast walnuts for 5-7 minutes (optional).
  • Whisk butter, pumpkin, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt; combine with wet ingredients.
  • Fold in walnuts; shape into two 10-inch logs.
  • Bake logs for 25 minutes; cool for 10 minutes.
  • Slice diagonally into ½-inch pieces; bake 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Cool completely on a rack.

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Keyword Crispy pumpkin walnut biscotti, pumpkin biscotti, Italian biscotti cookies, fall cookies, autumn dessert