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Classic Pecan Shortbread

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup pecans finely chopped and toasted

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and powdered sugar pale and fluffy; beat in vanilla.
  2. Add flour and salt just until soft dough forms; fold in toasted pecans.
  3. Shape log; wrap and chill 30 minutes until firm.
  4. Slice 1/4-inch rounds; arrange on parchment-lined sheets.
  5. Bake at 325F for 16 to 18 minutes until edges barely golden.
  6. Cool on pan a few minutes; transfer to rack.

Notes

The dough log keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days, so you can slice and bake whenever the craving hits.