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    Home » Holiday Inspired Recipes » Thanksgiving Recipes

    Published: Sep 30, 2015 · Modified: Jun 3, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

    Crunchy Pumpkin Banana Biscotti

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    A crunchy Pumpkin Banana Biscotti with Maple Syrup Glaze is the perfect autumn treat to dip in a cup of tea, coffee, or even milk. 

    A coffee mug with a few Pumpkin Banana Biscotti Cookies perched on top.
     

    *Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2015. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.

    Pumpkin Banana Biscotti with Maple Syrup Glaze

    Nothing fits the fall season better than sitting down to relax with a pumpkin spiced latte or a nice cup of hot tea. When you're taking that much-needed fall break, how about adding a couple of Crunchy Pumpkin Banana Biscotti to make your relaxing time even sweeter? Go on, you deserve it!

    I've been having a fun time participating in #PumpkinWeek this week and cooking and baking with one of the fall's most abundant ingredients. From sweet to savory, pumpkin is such a versatile ingredient.

    It's certainly one that can't be ignored once the cooler weather strikes, and the calendar announces the beginning of fall.

    Pumpkin Banana Biscotti with Maple Syrup Glaze

    The Italian word biscotti means twice baked which gives these particular cookies a firm, crispy texture, making them the perfect cookie for dipping.

    If you've ever made your own biscotti, then you know that they're very simple to make. Even the most novice of bakers can have success as long as you follow a few easy instructions. Once the ingredients are thoroughly mixed, the cookie dough is then hand-formed into long rectangles on baking sheets. Then they're baked for the very first time.

    Once the first bake is complete, the cookie rectangles are removed from the oven, cooled slightly, and then gently cut, width-wise, with a serrated knife. The cut cookies are then baked again for the second time, giving them their undeniably firm and crunchy texture.

    Pumpkin Banana Biscotti with Maple Syrup Glaze

    PUMPKIN BANANA BISCOTTI WITH MAPLE SYRUP GLAZE  {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
    Yield: 24 cookies     Prep Time: 10 minutes     Bake Time: 60 minutes (30 minutes each bake)

    3 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for forming the cookies
    ¾ cups granulated sugar
    ½ cup brown sugar
    1½ teaspoons baking powder
    ½ teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    1 banana, mashed
    2 eggs
    ½ cup pumpkin puree
    1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    1 teaspoon maple extract
    ½ cup chopped pecans
    1½ cups powdered sugar
    6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
    2 baking sheets
    parchment paper
    baking spray

    -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

    -In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.

    -In a large bowl with a hand mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, blend the banana, eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla, and maple extract. When fully blended, add the flour mixture in ⅓ increments, blending well after each addition. *Note - The dough will be sticky. Add the nuts and mix until the nuts are evenly distributed.

    -On two parchment-lined baking sheets that have been lightly sprayed with baking spray, spoon half of the dough out in a long line in the middle of each parchment-lined baking sheet. Use additional flour to prevent the dough from sticking to the hands, hand-form the two doughs into long rectangles, approximately 10" long and 3" wide adding additional flour if needed to prevent sticking. Pat the dough to make each an even surface and edge.

    -Bake in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the logs to a work surface and gently slice the cookies, with a serrated knife, cut the cookies on a bit on an angle, approximately ½" in thickness.

    -Place the cut cookies back onto the parchment-lined baking sheets and return the cookies to the oven to bake for an additional 15 minutes. Turn the cookies over and continue to bake for the last 15 minutes. Remove and cool completely.

    -In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and pure maple syrup. Drizzle or pipe the glaze over the cookies. Allow the glaze to dry and serve with your favorite beverage for dipping.

    Pumpkin Banana Biscotti with Maple Syrup Glaze
    Pumpkin Banana Biscotti with Maple Syrup Glaze
     

    Thank you so much for visiting me today in my Kudos Kitchen. I hope you found something you'll love and that you'll come back and visit me often. There is always room for you around my table!

    Should you have any questions or comments regarding anything you've seen here on my blog, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. It is always my distinct pleasure to respond to you just as soon as I possibly can.

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    1. Luisa Bellissimo says

      December 06, 2019 at 8:49 pm

      Hi Renee,
      The biscotti were a hit!
      Everyone raved about them, even my younger son who is not a dessert guy!
      I will definitely make them again!!!
      Cheers,
      Luisa

      Reply
    2. Luisa Bellissimo says

      December 04, 2019 at 9:05 pm

      I had extra pumpkin purée from Thanksgiving,so I just put these biscotti in the oven!
      The aromas smell delicious!
      Thanks for the easy to follow recipe and the great pictures too!
      By the way, I just adore your painted mug!
      Do you sell any of them?

      Reply
    3. Erin says

      October 02, 2015 at 6:19 pm

      I don't think I've yet had the combo of pumpkin and banana together. What a fun biscotti!

      Reply
    4. Isabelle says

      October 02, 2015 at 3:26 am

      I can't think of a better cookie to pair with a pumpkin spice latte... especially if it's served in that gorgeous mug. What a beautiful way to welcome the fall!

      Reply
    5. Marjory says

      October 02, 2015 at 1:11 am

      I'm not sure which to rave about first the delish biscotti or those gorgeous cups!

      Reply
    6. Carolyn Ketchum says

      October 01, 2015 at 12:52 pm

      I am a huge fan of biscotti and yours are absolutely gorgeous!

      Reply
    7. Lora CakeDuchess says

      October 01, 2015 at 12:52 pm

      We love biscotti any time of the year. I'm not sure why it's mostly a Christmas cookie baking tradition here, unless the kids make a special request. Must make this pumpkin version this weekend!!

      Reply
    8. Angie says

      October 01, 2015 at 12:37 pm

      These biscotti look great. I've never made them before, but this looks like a great recipe to start out with!

      Reply
    9. Anita says

      October 01, 2015 at 5:40 am

      Beautiful biscotti - a perfect fall treat indeed. Love how perfectly shaped they are!

      Reply
    10. Lauren Kelly says

      October 01, 2015 at 1:10 am

      YES!! I love biscotti, especially pumpkin biscotti!!

      Reply
    11. Rebekah Hills says

      September 30, 2015 at 3:26 pm

      Oh my goodness I want to munch on these so bad - they look fantastic!!

      Reply
    12. Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life says

      September 30, 2015 at 3:01 pm

      Serious biscotti lover here- these look wonderful! Seriously wishing I had one (or ten) for my morning coffee right now!

      Reply
    13. Camilla Mann says

      September 30, 2015 at 12:58 pm

      For a second I thought to myself - I love those mugs...where did she get those? - duh...you made them! The biscotti look delicious, too.

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        September 30, 2015 at 1:06 pm

        HaHa. Thanks Camilla! The mug sure came in handy for this picture for #PumpkinWeek

        Reply
    14. Veronica Gantley says

      September 30, 2015 at 12:53 pm

      I adore biscotti!

      Reply
    15. Wendy Klik says

      September 30, 2015 at 11:54 am

      Your biscotti sounds wonderful Renee but I am awestruck by your gorgeous cup. Wonderful job.

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        September 30, 2015 at 1:05 pm

        Thank you Wendy. Glad you like the biscotti, but I especially enjoy that you like the cup. LOL It came in handy for this picture.

        Reply

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