Ooooo…I love me some blustery days.
The wind is raging, the leaves are swirling and the helicopters (samara fruit from maple trees!) don’t know whether to go up or down, so instead they never make it to their real destination, but instead just drift along wildly and recklessly until they rest on something. Landing listlessly on the top of the hot tub from the looks of it.
For once I was ahead of the curve. I could feel the storm’s rage and unplugged my computer literally just 5 minutes before the power chirped and went out. Smart, yes!
The first of the year fire is on, the flames are burning brightly with colors and warmth and I’m loving all things fall. If I could bake or cook, I would. Thank goodness I got it all done before 10 a.m. this morning or I might not have a recipe to share with you all!
Cinnamon Pecan & Hazelnut Biscotti seemed so perfect for this cold, blustery day. While you’re deciding if you’ll make this, I want you to close your eyes and imagine yourself curling up under a cozy, warm winter blanket with a cup of hot coffee, tea or hot chocolate, reading a good book by the fire while munching on dunkable biscotti!
If you’re looking for me, that’s definitely where you’ll find me.
Cheers,
Kristi
Enjoy!
Cinnamon Pecan & Hazelnut Biscotti
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt and mix into the egg mixture. Fold in the pecans and hazelnuts.
- Shape dough into two equal logs approximately 12 inches long. Place the logs on the baking sheet, and flatten out to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes in preheated oven, or until edges are golden and the center is firm. Remove from oven to cool on the pans. When loaves are cool enough to handle, use a serrated knife to slice the loaves diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices. Return the slices (placed on their side!) to the baking sheet.
- Bake for an additional 5 minutes. Turn slices over (to the other side!) and bake the opposite side for an additional 5 minutes.
- Cool completely, and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Adapted from All Recipes @ Cinnamon Hazelnut Biscotti.
Johlene says
Good morning from the other side of the globe 🙂
Ever since I tried biscotti for the 1st time I really liked it!
My kitchen smells of pecans and cinnamon this morning as I´m preparing for my next blog post 😉 I love the flavours of pecans and cinnamon!
Have a good weekend! Xx
Kristi says
Awesome Johlene – from your description I can smell the goodness from here! Can’t wait to read your post! Cheers and have a wonderful weekend.
Cailee @ http://hellohealthyeating.com says
Oh these would be great dunked into some apple cinnamon tea (my favorite)!! Perfect for this time of year!
Kristi says
I’ve never tried Apple Cinnamon Tea, but it sounds delicious!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
I love biscotti and I love your silver cups! I have a hot cup of coffee just calling out for one of these. I can wait to make some of these!!
Kristi says
Thanks Cindy! I love those silver cups too! They were a gift, and a very nice one that I love.
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
I’m throwing a tea party this weekend and I’m looking for new recipes to try. Oooh, these look like the perfect addition to the cookie tray, you know I love the hazelnuts addition 😉
Kristi says
These would be perfect for a tea party! How fun! Have a wonderful time this weekend Consuelo!
Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says
I’ve never tried biscotti before but this looks perfect for breakfast or a coffee break in the afternoon. 😀
Kristi says
Oh my gosh Ruby, you have to try it. It was made for coffee!!! You’ll love it!
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says
These biscotti remind me very much of Tuscan cantuccini, my favorite Italian biscotti. I can feel the crunchiness and taste in my mouth. They are perfect with tea, I bet. I’m having tea right now, missing very much these beauties 🙂
Kristi says
Thank you!!! I’m going to have to look up Tuscan Cantuccini. I’ve never heard of it, but it if it’s like Biscotti, I’ll love it.
Jenn@eatcakefordinner says
I love biscotti and this version sounds fabulous!
Kristi says
Thanks Jenn! I hope you get a chance to try it. Thanks for visiting,
Sara {Home is Where the Cookies Are} says
Oooh, yum. I’ve been wanting to make an orange almond biscotti for a while now. Thank you for the reminder. I miss those cozy fall nights with blankets and fires. Sounds perfect!
Kristi says
Orange almonds biscotti sounds wonderful! I can’t wait to see that recipe – it sounds amazing! I agree – fall nights with blankets and fires are the best!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Kristi, I would love one of these biscotti to enjoy with my morning tea!
Kristi says
Thanks Ashley! You’d love them – they’re a combination of soft and crunchy! With tea sounds fabulous!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
This Biscotti looks so great for a afternoon tea, or a morning breakfast. Lovely recipe!
Kristi says
Thanks Pamela! I really appreciate you stopping by!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
I am having a new love affair with biscotti and this recipe looks perfect.
Kristi says
Great Nicole! I love biscotti too – so I completely understand! I hope you love it!