Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Prep: 30 min Cuisine: American

Delight in these buttery pecan shortbread cookies, featuring a tender crumb and crunchy nutty notes. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with afternoon tea, their rich flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture appeal to both casual bakers and seasoned dessert lovers alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. unsalted butter
  • 1 c. light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 1/4 c. cake flour
  • 1/2 c. pecans

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter, light brown sugar, vanilla, and salt until light and fluffy.
  2. Stir in the sifted cake flour and chopped pecans, just enough to combine.
  3. Form the dough into a ball and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

610 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.6g 9% DV
Total Fat 38.5g 49% DV
Carbs 50.7g 18% DV
Fiber 2.8g 10% DV
Sugar 28.5g 57% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9702mg 100% DV
Potassium 207mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 53.8mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 171.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Calcium 56.5mg 4% DV
Iron 2.8mg 15% DV
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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