Choc Chip Pecan Biscuits

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These Choc Chip Pecan Biscuits freeze well, store beautifully, and taste just as good days later.

These Choc Chip Pecan Biscuits combine buttery biscuit dough, chocolate chips, crunchy pecans, and a touch of caramel flavour for an easy homemade treat perfect for sharing or enjoying with tea or coffee.

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Why You Will Love and Enjoy These Choc Chip Pecan Biscuits

The biscuits are buttery, tender, and filled with chocolate and pecan crunch.
They use simple pantry ingredients and come together quickly.
They stay fresh for days, making them perfect for baking ahead.

Buttery biscuits loaded with chocolate chips and pecan crunch.

Choc Chip Pecan Biscuits

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Author: EsmeSalon
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 30 biscuits, depending on size 1x
Category: Cake Cupcakes Cookies and Tarts
Method: Easy baking

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Description

These Choc Chip Pecan Biscuits are buttery, lightly sweet, and packed with chocolate chips and crunchy pecan nuts. They’re simple to make, and while they may look a little soft when they come out of the oven, don’t worry, they’ll firm up beautifully as they cool.

Ingredients

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1.1 cups – 250 g butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup icing sugar
1 tsp caramel essence
1/2 cup cornflour (maizena)
2 to 2 1/4 cups flour
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup pecan nuts, chopped

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 340⁰F (170⁰C) and line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the 250 g butter or margarine and 1/2 cup icing sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Add the 1 tsp caramel essence and 1/2 cup cornflour (maizena). Beat again until well combined.
Gradually add the 2 to 2 1/4 cups flour, about 1/2 cup at a time, mixing after each addition until a soft, workable dough forms. Depending on the moisture in your butter or margarine, you may need slightly more or less flour.
Fold in the 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1 cup of chopped pecan nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 Tbsp each, and place them on the prepared baking trays.
Gently flatten each one with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
Remove from the oven and leave the biscuits on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
The biscuits will still feel soft when they come out of the oven, but will continue to firm up as they cool.
Once completely cooled, serve and enjoy.

Notes

Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Irene

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Additional Information

Using softened butter rather than cold butter makes creaming much easier and produces a lighter biscuit texture.
Can I use walnuts instead of pecans? Yes. Walnuts work well and provide a similar crunch.
Can I skip the caramel essence? Absolutely. Vanilla extract is a great substitute.
Can I use all butter instead of margarine? Yes. Butter provides a richer flavour and slightly crisper texture.

Storage

How Long Can These Be Stored? Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Can They Be Frozen? Yes. Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months. Freeze baked biscuits for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Ingredient Substitutions

Butter or Margarine: Use either according to preference.
Caramel Essence: Substitute with vanilla extract.
Pecan Nuts: Replace with walnuts, almonds, or macadamia nuts.
Chocolate Chips: Use milk, dark, white, or a mixture.
Cornflour: Potato starch can be used if needed.
Flour: Standard all-purpose flour works best.

Freshly baked biscuits make any afternoon better.

Choc Chip Pecan Biscuits offer a delicious combination of buttery biscuit dough, crunchy pecans, and rich chocolate chips in every bite. The recipe is straightforward, uses everyday ingredients, and produces biscuits that stay fresh for days, making them perfect for sharing, gifting, or enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. Anyone looking for a dependable homemade biscuit recipe with great texture and flavour will want to bake a batch as soon as possible.

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