PECAN PUMPKIN BISCUITS

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Our two daughters love munching on these rich pecan-studded biscuits for breakfast. I make dozens and serve them piping-hot with butter and honey.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup cold butter
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2/3 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
Optional: melted butter and cinnamon sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Combine pumpkin and cream; stir into dry ingredients. Turn onto a floured surface; knead four to six times. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. If desired, serve warm with melted butter and cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.