Pecan Shortbread Cookies with Apple Pie Sugar

November 15, 2021

Shortbread cookies are so simple to make and yet so satisfying. Tender and buttery, it's hard to stop at just one (so you might want to double the recipe).

We topped these with our Apple Pie Sugar for a burst of warmth from freshly ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and vanilla beans.

Makes about 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients:

3/4 cup pecans
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Apple Pie Sugar, for topping

Directions:

Toast the pecans. Preheat the oven to 350. Place the pecans on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes, or until toasted. Let them cool completely, then chop into small pieces.

Using a standing mixer, beat the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and salt and until smooth and creamy.

With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour to the bowl. Mix until just combined. Add the toasted pecans.

Using your hands, form the dough into a ball and placed on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a log shape, about 2 inches high and 2 inches across. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least one hour, or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350. Slice the log into about 24 slices, placing each on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Top each slice with a sprinkle of Apple Pie Sugar to taste.

Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden. Transfer to a rack to cool.

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