Butter-Pecan Shortbread Cookies
Brown sugar shortbread with a buttery flavor and bits of chopped pecans. These will quickly become your favorite cookies!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (312 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the work surface
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- ⅔ cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 325°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift the flour into a bowl; add the salt and finely chopped pecans; stir to blend and set aside.2 1/2 cups (312 grams) all-purpose flour | 1/4 tsp fine salt | 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light. Beat in vanilla.1 cup unsalted butter | 2/3 cup light brown sugar | 1 tsp vanilla
- Stir in the flour mixture until the dough begins to come together, kneading gently with your hands if necessary. Do not overwork.2 1/2 cups (312 grams) all-purpose flour
- Press or gently roll out on a lightly floured surface; cut into circles or squares about 1/4-inch thick.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on thickness. Cool on racks and enjoy!
If the dough feels too soft after mixing, chill it for 15 to 20 minutes before rolling for cleaner cuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 22mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 190IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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