Pumpkin-Pecan Biscuits
Pumpkin-Pecan Biscuits offer a tender, flaky texture with warm pumpkin and spice flavors, complemented by crunchy toasted pecans—perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
- Cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles small peas.
- Stir in the chopped toasted pecans.
- In a glass measuring cup, combine the mashed pumpkin with half and half.
- Stir the pumpkin mixture into the flour mixture until just combined and the dough is stiff.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead several times.
- If the dough is too wet to handle, add more flour as needed.
- Pat the dough out to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Use a 2-inch cutter to cut out biscuits from the dough.
- Place the biscuits on a cookie sheet and bake until golden brown.
Tips & Substitutions
For best results, make sure your butter is cold when cutting it into the flour mixture; this helps create flaky layers in the biscuits. If you don't have half and half, you can substitute with a mixture of milk and cream. To enhance flavor, consider adding a pinch of ginger or cloves to the spice mix. If you want a sweeter biscuit, increase the sugar slightly.
Serving Suggestions
These Pumpkin-Pecan Biscuits are delightful served warm with butter or your favorite jam. They pair beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee for breakfast or afternoon snacks. For a festive touch, serve them alongside a Creamy Caramel Icing for dipping or drizzling, making them a sweet addition to any gathering.
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a zip-top bag for up to a month. To reheat, place them in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes until warmed through and crispy.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Pumpkin-Pecan Biscuits contains roughly 158 calories, with 0g protein, 4g carbohydrates, and 16g fat. It is a good source of calcium (11% of the Daily Value). Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 1120mg per serving (49% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make these biscuits dairy-free?
To make these biscuits dairy-free, substitute the butter with a plant-based butter alternative and use a non-dairy milk like almond or oat milk in place of half and half. This will help maintain the biscuit's texture while accommodating dietary preferences.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).