Pumpkin Pecan Biscuits

Pumpkin puree and toasted pecans combine irresistibly in these easy sweet biscuits that are a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 17 mins
• Total Time: 32 mins
• Calories: 317 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 cup cold water
• 0.25 cup dark brown sugar
• 0.5 cup whole wheat flour
• 0.25 cup pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread pecans on a baking sheet.

Step 2

Toast pecans in the preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Chop coarsely.

Step 3

Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Brush a large rimmed baking sheet with oil.

Step 4

Mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Rub butter into the mixture until it reaches a crumbly consistency.

Step 5

Stir water and brown sugar together in a bowl. Blend into crumbly mixture. Stir in pumpkin puree and fold in pecans. Wrap dough in plastic wrap.

Step 6

Chill dough in the freezer for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Divide dough into 5 pieces and shape into balls. Flatten slightly and place 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely, about 20 minutes.