Butter-Pecan Shortbread Cookies
Brown sugar shortbread with a buttery flavor and bits of chopped pecan. These will quickly become your favorite cookies!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, about 11 ounces
- 2/3 cup pecans, finely chopped
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.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light. Beat in vanilla.
- Stir in the flour mixture, kneading the dough gently with hands, if necessary. Do not overwork.
- Press or gently roll out on a lightly floured surface; cut into circles or squares about 1/4-inch thick.
- Bake at 325 F for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on thickness. Cool on racks and enjoy!
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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