Pecan Caramel Biscotti Recipes

CARAMEL PECAN BISCOTTI

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil and caramel syrup until blended. Beat in eggs; stir in 1/3 cup pecans. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well (dough will be stiff)., Divide dough in half. On an ungreased baking sheet, shape each half into a 10-in. x 2-in. rectangle. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until light brown., Place pans on wire racks. When cool enough to handle, transfer to a cutting board; cut diagonally with a serrated knife into 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on ungreased baking sheets., Bake for 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Dip tip of each cookie into chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 5-10 minutes or until set., In a small heavy saucepan, heat caramels and cream over low heat, stirring occasionally, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Drizzle over biscotti; sprinkle with remaining pecans. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes or until caramel is set. Store in an airtight container.

PECAN-CARAMEL BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F.
• In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, pecan meal, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
• Add the butter and mix until evenly crumbly. Beat in the egg, egg yolk and water. Add the chips and stir just until they're evenly distributed.
• Lightly flour a clean work surface. Divide the dough into three portions. Working with one piece at a time, roll the dough into a log about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Repeat with the remaining dough. Place the logs on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten slightly, leaving 2 inches between them.
• Lightly beat the egg white with 2 teaspoons of water. Brush this glaze over the tops of the logs.
• Bake for 30 minutes, until they're lightly browned. Remove from the oven, and allow them to cool for 5 minutes. Slice them into 3/4-inch thick slices on the diagonal, place them cut-side down on the baking sheet, and return them back to the oven to bake for 10-15 more minutes, until they're crisp and lightly browned.
• Allow to cool, then dip an end in melted chocolate, if desired.
• Yield: about 5 dozen.

CARAMEL CHIP BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture (dough will be stiff). Stir in caramel bits and chocolate chips., Divide dough into three portions. On parchment-paper lined baking sheets, shape each portion into a 7x3-in. rectangle. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool on pans on wire racks 5 minutes., On a cutting board, use a serrated knife to cut each rectangle crosswise into eight slices. Place slices on baking sheets, cut side down. Bake until crisp, 10-12 minutes per side. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely., Drizzle melted candy coating over tops; let stand until set. Store between pieces of waxed paper in airtight containers.

CHOCOLATE PECAN BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Place the yeast, instant coffee, cocoa, four, sugar, ricotta cheese, butter, eggs, milk and chocolate hazelnut spread into the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Set the machine for DOUGH and press the START button. At the beep- or at the end of the second knead, add the chocolate chips and pecans.
• Grease a large baking sheet. Form the dough into two thick logs about 3 1/2 inches wide and 12 inches long. Cover and let rise until double, about 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake biscotti for 40 to 45 minutes, until edges begin to brown. Cool on wire racks. Using a sharp serrated knife, slice the logs into 1/2 inch wide slices. Lay the slices cut side down on the baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, turn and bake 5 minutes more, until dry. Do not brown.
• When the biscotti are completely cool, make the chocolate dip. In a small saucepan, heat cream until scalding hot but not boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the semisweet chocolate until smooth. Allow to cool slightly. Dip biscotti halfway into the chocolate and set onto waxed paper to dry. Store in an airtight container. Do not refrigerate. These will keep for several weeks.