Butter Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Pecan Shortbread Cookies Once Upon a Chef

WEBApr 8, 2020 · In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt …

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position.
2. Place the pecans on a baking sheet and toast for around five minutes, until fragrant. Cool on the baking sheet. (The nuts can be toasted and stored at room temperature.)
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and lightened a bit, two to three minutes. Scrape the bowl with a spatula. Add the flour and mix on low just until fully combined. Add the pecans and mix until evenly combined.
4. Turn the dough onto a clean countertop lightly dusted with flour. Dust the dough with a little flour. Shape and roll into a squared log between 1-1/2 to 2 inches wide and 1-1/2 to 2 inches high, dusting with more flour as necessary. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap or parchment paper and chill for at least one hour or overnight, until the dough has gotten very firm.

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Butter Pecan Shortbread Cookies Simple Bites

WEBNov 9, 2020 · Dip a 2-inch round cookie cutter into flour and cut out circles in the rolled dough. Place on the prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart. …

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the ground pecans, cornmeal, flour, cinnamon, salt and cornstarch.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or with a sturdy bowl and wooden spoon, cream together the butter and powdered sugar. Beat well, for about two minutes, stopping the mixer and scraping down the sides as needed. Add the vanilla and beat again.
3. Tip in the bowl of dry ingredients into the creamed butter. Mix on low until ingredients are just combined. It's okay if it's a little crumbly.
4. Empty the bowl of cookie dough onto a large rectangle of parchment paper. Use your hands to bring the dough together into a ball. Cover the dough with a second sheet of parchment paper and press to flatten slightly

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Butter Pecan Shortbread Cookies Bigger Bolder Baking

WEBDec 13, 2018 · In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla and mix …

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add in the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
3. Fold in the flour and chopped pecans.
4. Bring the dough into a ball and divide in half. Roll each half into an 8 inch log, then wrap it in plastic wrap. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap tightly to create a compact even log. Chill the dough for 2 hours to over night.

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