Description
These Pecan Shortbread Cookies are a delightful blend of buttery goodness and nutty flavor, perfect for cozy gatherings or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla extract, blending until just combined.
- Incorporate the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Fold in the finely chopped pecans.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball lightly with a fork or your fingers.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a richer flavor, toast the pecans before chopping. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg