Pecan Shortbread
Serves: 2
Vicente Kshlerin
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
45
Spice
45
Sweetness
52
Sourness
46
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Sugar1 tsp
Pure Vanilla Extract3.5 cups
All-Purpose Flour1 tsp
Salt1.5 cups
Pecan (small diced)Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
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In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix together the butter and sugar until they are just combined
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Add the vanilla and almond extracts
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In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and salt, then add them to the butter/sugar mixture
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Add the pecans and mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together
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Dump onto a surface dusted with flour and shape into a flat disk
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Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes
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Roll the dough 1/2-inch thick and cut into 2 1/2-inch squares with a plain or fluted cutter (or cut into any shape you like)
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Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges begin to brown
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Allow to cool to room temperature and serve