Description
Get ready to fall in love with the irresistible charm of these buttery Pecan Shortbread Cookies! With a crisp, golden edge and a tender center, these cookies bring nutty, toasted pecan flavor in every bite. Whether you’re hunting for easy dessert ideas, holiday cookies, or an anytime snack, this is a go-to recipe that always impresses. It’s a simple, make-ahead cookie recipe perfect for gift boxes, coffee breaks, or party platters. Best of all? No eggs needed—and they freeze like a dream!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.75 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1.25 cups chopped pecans, toasted
0.25 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar (for topping)
Instructions
1. Toast chopped pecans at 350°F for 5–7 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let cool.
2. Cream butter and powdered sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in vanilla, then gradually add flour and salt until combined.
4. Fold in toasted pecans gently with a spatula.
5. Shape dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice dough into 1/4-inch rounds, place on baking sheet, and sprinkle with sugar.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire rack.
Notes
For deeper flavor, toast the pecans in advance and let them cool completely.
Don’t skip the chilling step—it ensures clean cookie edges and proper texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pecan shortbread, easy cookies, holiday treats, buttery cookies, nutty cookies