Butter Pecan Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Butter Pecan Shortbread Cookies. The perfect blend of buttery richness and nutty crunch makes these treats a favorite for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks), melted
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare – Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a square 9×9 baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mixing the Wet Ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, and molasses until smooth.
- Adding Almond Extract – Next, stir in the almond extract.
- Incorporating the Dry Ingredients – Add the flour, cornstarch, and salt to the wet mixture.
- Folding in the Pecans – Gently fold the toasted, chopped pecans into the dough.
- Preparing the Dough for Baking – Scoop the dough into your prepared baking pan, pressing it into an even layer.
- Baking to Perfection – Bake the dough in your preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden brown.
- Cooling and Slicing – Allow the baked dough to cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Make sure to toast the pecans for a richer flavor.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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