Hazelnut Black Pepper Biscotti Recipe

Updated March 23, 2025

These unusual biscotti have a wonderful combination of nutty and earthy flavors.

Recipe Details

Prep 20 mins

Cook 50 mins

Active 20 mins

Cooling Time 80 mins

Total 2 hrs 30 mins

Makes 20 cookies

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Ingredients

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and egg. Whisk in butter. Add milk and vanilla and whisk until combined. Stir in flour mixture until evenly incorporated. Mix in hazelnuts and black pepper.
Divide dough in two and form into 3-inch wide logs. Bake until lightly golden, about 30 minutes.
Let dough cool slightly then cut into 3/4-inch wide slices, cutting on a bias. Place cookies, cut side down, onto baking sheets.
Bake cookies until toasted, about 20 minutes. Move to a wire rack and let cool.

Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Calories	2388
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 112g	143%
Saturated Fat 35g	175%
Cholesterol 309mg	103%
Sodium 1351mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate 315g	115%
Dietary Fiber 15g	54%
Total Sugars 140g
Protein 43g
Vitamin C 4mg	18%
Calcium 628mg	48%
Iron 16mg	88%
Potassium 1084mg	23%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.