Delicious Spiced Pecan Shortbread Cookies
Easy recipe for delicious spiced pecan shortbread cookies with cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for holidays and snacks.
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Try this easy recipe for delicious spiced pecan shortbread cookies with cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for holidays and snacks.
Recipe Details
Prep time
20m
Cook time
20m
Rest time
0s
Total time
40m
Prep time
20m
Cook time
20m
Rest time
0s
Total time
40m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 50 g unsalted butter softened
- 30 g powdered sugar
- 70 g all purpose flour
- 20 g pecan halves chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Origins USA
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160 degrees Celsius (320 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecan halves evenly into the dough.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead to form a smooth ball.
- Roll out the dough to about 1 cm thickness.
- Cut the dough into desired shapes using cookie cutters or a knife.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 cm apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming.
- Chop pecans finely for better distribution in dough.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies tender.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Serving Suggestions
- hot tea
- coffee
- milk
- vanilla ice cream
These spiced pecan shortbread cookies are a buttery, flavorful treat perfect for sharing with friends and family during any occasion.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 3
- Sodium (g): 0.2
- Sugar (g): 20
- Fat (g): 28
- Carbohydrates (g): 50
- Protein (g): 6
- Calories: 480
- Cholesterol (g): 0.05
- Saturated Fat (g): 15
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