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Pecan Shortbread Cookie
A classic butter-flavored cookie, rich with pecans, it´s easy to make and it keeps for weeks.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup butter , softened (1- 1/2 sticks)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 egg yolks
- Easy-Add clear vanilla extract Add to shopping list clear vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package (2 oz.) finely ground pecans (about 2/3 cup)
Makes:
Makes about 2 dozen 3-inch cookies.
Instructions:
Step 1
In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and salt with electric mixer at medium speed 1 minute. Add yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each. Add vanilla; mix well. Add flour and pecans all at once; mix just until combined. Press dough into a disc; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 375°F. Let cold dough stand at room temperature 10 minutes. Roll dough 1/8-inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown.
