Description
These buttery shortbread cookies feature roasted pecans for a satisfying crunch and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for holiday baking or everyday indulgence, they are simple to prepare and delightful to share.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream softened butter and sugar in a bowl until pale and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
3. Mix in vanilla extract and salt until combined.
4. Gradually add flour and mix on low speed until just combined.
5. Gently fold in chopped roasted pecans with a spatula.
6. Wrap dough in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for 30–60 minutes.
7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls or shape into a log and slice into rounds, spacing them 1–2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 25
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