Say hello to a classic pecan biscuit spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, made all the sweeter with the addition of white chocolate.
Spiced Pecan Biscuits
Ingredients
200g butter, softened
125g PHILADELPHIA Block Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup caster sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch salt
1/3 cup pecan nuts, finely chopped
100g CADBURY White Baking Chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups pecan nuts, extra, finely chopped
Method
Beat the butter, PHILLY, sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir through the sifted flour, spices and salt. Add the pecans and chocolate and mix well
Lightly knead the mixture until smooth then divide in half. Shape each piece of dough into a 25cm log
Wrap each in plastic wrap and freeze for 15-20 minutes to firm before rolling in the extra pecans to coat
Cut the biscuits into 1cm thick slices and place onto lightly greased baking trays
Bake in a moderate oven 180°C for 18-20 minutes or until cooked and golden. Stand for 10 minutes before placing on a wire rack. Cool
