Description
Indulge in these melt-in-your-mouth Butter Pecan Shortbread Cookies, combining rich butteriness with crunchy pecans. Perfect for any occasion, they’re sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until just combined, taking care not to overwork the dough.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden.
- Transfer cookies to plates and enjoy warm with coffee or tea!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - Use room temperature butter for easier mixing. - Chilling the dough for about 30 minutes can help prevent spreading during baking. - Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds for a different flavor twist.