Pecan Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Each bite of these delicious Pecan Shortbread Cookies is buttery and nutty, with crisp edges and a soft middle that just melts away.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups chopped pecans
Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, sugar, and vanilla together until combined and creamy.
- 2
Add the flour and salt to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
- 3
Beat in the pecans until fully combined. The dough will be thick.
- 4
Place the dough onto rolled-out plastic wrap. Shape and roll the dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter and 10 inches long.
- 5
Wrap the dough in the plastic wrap, refrigerate for an hour, or freeze for 20 minutes.
- 6
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- 7
Remove from freezer, unwrap, and slice into ¼-⅓ inch thick slices.
- 8
Arrange on an ungreased or parchment lined baking sheet.
- 9
Bake for 14 minutes.
- 10
Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.