Pumpkin Pecan Biscuits

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 17 min
Servings: 5
Yield: 5 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

1/4 cup pecans
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread pecans on a baking sheet.
2 Toast pecans in the preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Chop coarsely.
3 Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Brush a large rimmed baking sheet with oil.
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.
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.
6 Chill dough in the freezer for 10 minutes.
7 Divide dough into 5 pieces and shape into balls. Flatten slightly and place 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
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.