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Pecan Shortbread Cookies Recipe
These pecan shortbread cookies are super simple, with only five ingredients, creating a flavorful cookie with pecan and buttery flavor!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 148 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature (1 stick)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup Chopped Pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Add the butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Once the dough starts to come together, add the pecans and mix just until they’re incorporated-- you don’t want to overmix!
- Transfer the dough to a lightly-floured surface and roll it to ¼-inch thick.
- Use a 2-inch cookie cutter to cut the dough into discs, then place them about 2 inches apart on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Transfer the cookies to the freezer to chill for at least 15 minutes.
- Bake the frozen cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until they start to turn golden brown on the bottom and edges.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool before storing.
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Notes
- Storage: Store pecan shortbread cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie
Calories
148kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
30mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
239IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.05mg
(0%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 239IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.