Hazelnut Black Pepper Biscotti Recipe

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These unusual biscotti have a wonderful combination of nutty and earthy flavors.

Recipe Details

Hazelnut Black Pepper Biscotti Recipe

Prep 20 mins
Cook 50 mins
Active 20 mins
Cooling Time 80 mins
Total 2 hrs 30 mins
Makes 20 cookies
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Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 2/3 cup sugar

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon milk

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 3/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped

  • 1/2 tablespoon peppercorns

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and egg. Whisk in butter. Add milk and vanilla and whisk until combined. Stir in flour mixture until evenly incorporated. Mix in hazelnuts and black pepper.

  4. Divide dough in two and form into 3-inch wide logs. Bake until lightly golden, about 30 minutes.

  5. Let dough cool slightly then cut into 3/4-inch wide slices, cutting on a bias. Place cookies, cut side down, onto baking sheets.

  6. Bake cookies until toasted, about 20 minutes. Move to a wire rack and let cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
2388 Calories
112g Fat
315g Carbs
43g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Calories 2388
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 112g 143%
Saturated Fat 35g 175%
Cholesterol 309mg 103%
Sodium 1351mg 59%
Total Carbohydrate 315g 115%
Dietary Fiber 15g 54%
Total Sugars 140g
Protein 43g
Vitamin C 4mg 18%
Calcium 628mg 48%
Iron 16mg 88%
Potassium 1084mg 23%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)