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Creating Delicious Butter Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Perfect Butter Pecan Shortbread Cookies made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecans chopped and toasted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
  4. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour and salt, stirring until the mixture is just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped, toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet using a tablespoon, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.