Carrot Cake Biscotti recipe (2024)

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I was thinking about something interesting to make for Easter and my mind said "is there such a thing as Carrot Cake Biscotti"? So I figured, why not give that a try!

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I started making biscotti a couple of years ago and I have to say that I love it (and my 15-year-old son is crazy for it)! In my opinion, making biscotti is easy, easier than cooking endless trays of traditional cookies.

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Instructions

  • Make the dough
  • Form into one or two loaves
  • Bake
  • Pull out, lover oven temperature and slice into biscotti pieces.
  • Flip pieces to one side and return to the oven
  • Pull back out from the oven and flip to the other side and bake again
  • Allow to cool
  • Glaze if you like with a simple spiced glaze

I took the flavors that are in a carrot cake (like brown sugar, raisins, carrots, and pecans) and plopped them in my biscotti base. They came out perfectly! I made one batch with nuts and one without. The smell drifting from the oven is amazing while these bake!!

I tinkered with a cream cheese/white chocolate drizzle and yucko!! So I tossed that.

What I ended up with was some drizzled with melted white chocolate and some drizzled with a traditional glaze. I enjoyed them unadorned straight from the oven...I ate all 4 end pieces lol!

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This biscotti recipe is for your Easter dessert table or packages up as a hostess gift in a pretty tin or cookie jar. Perfect for any time of the year!

Tips for Making Biscotti

  • Leave out the pecans if you or someone in your family are allergic to nuts
  • Bake as one large log which gives larger biscotti or two smaller ones.
  • We like our biscotti on the softer side, so the instructions given are for that. Not soft per say, just not rock hard.
  • The harder / drier you want your biscotti, the longer you should bake it on each side after flipping
  • You can also leave biscotti in oven after you turn it off with the door closed until oven has cooled. Will help dry them out a bit
  • This recipe for carrot cake biscotti is denser than most biscotti recipes, so if you want it very crisp, leave in oven longer
  • I think making the simple powdered sugar glaze with cinnamon and nutmeg give a delicious pop of sweetness
  • You can also choose to dip one half of each biscotti or one side in melted white cholate, yum!
  • Store in an airtight container AFTER completely cooled.

If you need a fun treat for the kiddos...my kids love making AND eating these Egg Shaped Marshmallow Treats. Crafts you can eat are SO fun!!

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I I also have an "All Things Easter" Pinterest Board with tons of Easter recipes, crafts, decorating tips and more!

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Recipes to try

  • Cranberry Goat Cheese Log - So tasty and festive!
  • This Giant Deviled Egg has been featured in the news, different, tasty and fun!
  • If you have leftover ham, this different & delicious is a must make!!

Happy Easter!!

Originally posted March 2017, updated April 2022.

Carrot Cake Biscotti recipe (5)

Carrot Cake Biscotti

Colleen Kennedy

Carrot Cake Biscotti recipe. If you enjoy carrot cake, give this biscotti recipe version a try! Easter Biscotti.

4.34 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Ingredients

  • 8 oz carrots 1 cup minced carrots
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup minced pecans see notes
  • ½ cup butter 1 stick, softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon heaping teaspoon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg heaping ½ teaspoon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Glaze
  • Melt white chocolate and drizzle over OR make a simple glaze with 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 TBS water or milk. Mix well until smooth and creamy.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  • In your food process or, pulse carrots and raisins until chopped very small (almost a mince). *If you have not found minced pecans, add the pecans in as well.

  • Add in butter, sugars and eggs and pulse until combined.

  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

  • Whisk until combined.

  • Scrape the carrot mixture into the flour mixture and mix until fully incorporated.

  • The batter will be a bit sticky, that's fine. If its still wet (you never know about the water content of carrots) feel free to add more flour.

  • Divide dough in half.

  • Working on a floured piece of parchment paper or pastry board, shape each half into a long roll shape, about 12-14" long. Carefully lift rolls onto a baking sheet, 3-4 inches apart from each other (or once dough is firm, shape them on your parchment lined baking sheet.

  • With your fingers, press down on each “log” so that they end up being about a ½" high.

  • You can also choose to bake as one big dough about 14-15 inches long, 5 inces wide and ¾ inches high. Be sure to bake on a large baking sheet so that the enda arent touching sides since dough will puyff a little as it bakes.

  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

  • When biscotti had cooled enough to handle (3 minutes), yet are still warm, use a sharp knife and cut crosswise slices (approximately ½" in size). You can cut them right on your baking sheet (if you cook 1 log at a time...If not you may need to carefully lift one log at a time to a cutting board and cut.

  • Lower oven temp to 325 degrees.

  • Once cut, flip each piece to one side (cut side down) and place back on original baking sheet. Bake at 325 for 10 minutes.

  • Remove from oven and quickly flip slices over to the other side (i just use my fingers).

  • Bake for another 10 minutes or until somewhat firm and lightly browned.

  • Transfer to wire racks to completely cool.

  • Glazing: Space biscotti pieces no more than ½ inch or so apart from each other on either a wire rack or parchment paper (hello easy clean-up) dip a metal whisk into glaze or melted white chocolate,quickly drizzle back and forth, back and forth across sections of your Biscotti Continue until they are glazed to your liking.

Notes

For crispier biscotti, leave the sliced pieces in the oven another 5 minutes per side. And also once done baking, leave in oven until oven cools.

You can use your food processor to mince the carrots, raisins and nuts or you can chop by hand (they also sell pecans minced).

Nutrition

Serving: 15servingsCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1718IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg

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  1. Reesa Lewandowski says

    Carrot Cake Biscotti recipe (10)
    Are you kidding me? These combine my 2 favorite things: carrot cake and biscotti! I want one!

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  2. nabila says

    nice dish for you

    “Just to say “thank you” We all enjoyed your delicious food and the evening was everything we hoped it would be. Thank you so much.“

    Reply

  3. Charlotte says

    Don't have good processor. Will blender work?

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  4. Debe says

    Carrot Cake Biscotti recipe (11)
    Do these need to be refrigerated due to the carrots?

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    • Colleen says

      No refrigeration is necessary!

      Reply

  5. Lynn says

    Carrot Cake Biscotti recipe (12)
    I’m presently making these and it appears they are not rising as I would expect. I’ve made many other biscotti recipes and was looking sooo forward to these. All the ingredients were added, did I do something wrong?

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    • Colleen says

      Not sure. I have never had an issue with these rising. I use the same base for all of my biscotti recipes.

      Reply

  6. Duncan says

    Use a rolling pin on log to make plank

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  7. Sylvie says

    Are you sure that recipe need 3. 5 cups of flour?? I had to add some oil, it was too dry…. Thank you!

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    • Colleen says

      That is correct, it offsets the wetness of the carrots. These are meant to b dry (unlike traditional cookies) as they are biscotti.

      Reply

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FAQs

Should biscotti dough be chilled before baking? ›

My recipe says to refrigerate biscotti dough 30 minutes before the first baking.

How do you make biscotti from old cake? ›

Crunchy biscotti cookies made from cake. Perfect to go with your morning coffee or tea. Slice the cake into biscotti sized pieces, bake at 275 degrees F for 30-40 minutes until the cake is firm and somewhat hard. Cool and dip in melted chocolate, sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Why are my biscotti crumbling when I cut them? ›

A: Overbaking the logs of dough during the first baking can make the slices crumble as you are cutting them. Also, even if the logs of dough are perfectly baked, they will crumble if they are sliced while still warm, so be patient. The logs crumble when you use a dull knife, too.

Is butter better than oil in biscotti? ›

Yes, you can substitute oil for butter in biscotti. However, there are a few things to keep in mind: The texture and flavor of the biscotti may be slightly different with oil. Butter has a richer flavor and can contribute to a crisper texture, while oil may result in a softer, less crispy biscotti.

How do you know when biscotti are done? ›

“How do I know when they're done?” Let's turn to the Cookie Companion again. “Once the biscotti have been sliced and baked for the time directed, take the pan out of the oven and probe the side of a biscotto … If the biscotto feels soft, like a piece of cake, give it another 5 minutes in the oven.

How sticky should biscotti dough be? ›

The dough.

Biscotti dough is inherently sticky. I recommend adequately flouring your hands before working the dough, and if it's still too sticky to handle, add a little flour at a time but just enough so you can work with it.

What does baking soda do in biscotti? ›

Make sure that your baking powder isn't expired. Baking soda – baking soda helps the biscotti rise and spread. Make sure that your baking soda isn't expired. Sugar- we used granulated sugar for this recipe.

What happens if you forget baking powder in biscotti? ›

Baking soda is a leavening agent. It creates air bubbles (technically, carbon dioxide) in your batter, when heated. Without it, your baked goods will not rise to the desired levels and the airy texture you're looking for will be adversely affected.

Can I turn cake into biscotti? ›

"When (or if) the lemon pound cake gets a little stale, I cut it into biscotti-sized wedges and bake it in my toaster oven on a low temperature (turning as needed) until it becomes a lovely lemon biscotti treat.

How far in advance can you make biscotti? ›

Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Biscotti will keep for at least two weeks. Biscotti may also be frozen in an airtight container for several months.

Do you need to sift flour for biscotti? ›

Measuring your ingredients is the only way to make sure you're getting a consistent crunch in your biscotti! Do sift the dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Sifting your ingredients together help avoid the hard middle in your biscotti!

What are you supposed to dip biscotti in? ›

The Vino Dunk – Purists would say the only liquid to dip your biscotti in is wine. As they do in Tuscany, you can dip your biscotti into rich red wines, especially those on the sweeter side. Marsala wine and Vin Santo are the wines of choices for dipping.

What knife is best for slicing biscotti? ›

I want to show you a foolproof way. to cut something that's kind of dry, like a biscotti. The best tool to use is a serrated knife.

What method is commonly used to achieve the desired light airy texture in biscotti? ›

To make these cookies, start by whipping eggs and a couple of extra egg yolks together with sugar, vanilla, and almond extract. This step is key to making biscotti that are crisp but not hard. Get the mixture very pale, thick, and airy. All that air will help lighten the biscotti.

What are the ingredients in Heinz so yummy biscotti? ›

Wheat Flour, Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Apple Puree (8%), Soluble Corn Fibre, Skimmed Milk Powder, Barley Malt Extract, Raising Agents (Ammonium Bicarbonate, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Calcium Carbonate, Flavourings, Iron Fumarate, Zinc Sulphate, Niacin, Vitamin E, Riboflavin, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, ...

How do you keep biscotti from getting soft? ›

To store biscotti, keep it in an airtight container at room temperature. Lining the container with a paper towel will help soak up any excess moisture that finds its way in. Biscotti will stay good for up to a month at room temperature and three months in the freezer.

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