How to make

Pecan Shortbread Cookies

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Why you'll love it

I love these scrumptious Pecan Shortbread Cookies. They are melt-in-your-mouth good and so easy to make.

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature – 3/4 cup granulated sugar – 1 tsp vanilla extract – 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour – 1/4 tsp salt – 3/4 cup toasted pecans chopped – 1/4 cup coarse sugar for rolling

Step 1

 Combine the sugar and butter. Add the unsalted softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to a large bowl. Mix everything together using an electric hand mixer, beating on high speed.

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Step 2

Add the flour. Now sift in the flour and salt. Combine everything together again.

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Step 3

Add the nuts. Then mix in the toasted chopped pecans.

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Step 4

Chill the dough. Once the cookie dough is well mixed, transfer it to a large piece of plastic wrap. Then shape the dough into an 8-inch log. Wrap it tightly and place it into the freezer for about 30 minutes.

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Step 5

Roll it in sugar. Once the shortbread log firms up, unwrap it and roll it onto a plateful of coarse sugar.

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Step 6

 Slice the cookies. Once the exterior of the cookie log is coated, slice the cookies into 1/4 inch slices.

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Step 7

Bake. Place the cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degree Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes.

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