Brown Sugar-Pecan Shortbread

Vegetarian
Brown Sugar-Pecan Shortbread
45 min.
32
74kcal

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Indulge in the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth delight of Brown Sugar-Pecan Shortbread, a quintessential dessert that combines rich flavors with the perfect crumbly texture. This vegetarian treat is not only easy to make but also offers a delightful blend of dark brown sugar and toasted pecans, resulting in a sweet and nutty profile that will leave your taste buds dancing. With just 45 minutes of your time, you'll have a batch of 32 delightful cookies ready to impress friends and family alike.

These shortbread cookies are wonderfully adaptable, making them an ideal choice for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to casual afternoon teas. Imagine serving these delightful bites alongside a steaming cup of your favorite tea or coffee. The gentle crunch from the pecans complements the softness of the shortbread, creating a harmonious balance that is simply irresistible.

Not only are these cookies rich in flavor, but they also provide a satisfying treat for those seeking comfort in homemade desserts. As you bake a batch of Brown Sugar-Pecan Shortbread, your kitchen will fill with a warm, inviting aroma, making it impossible to resist the temptation to sample a cookie or two right out of the oven. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a timeless classic that will surely become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.3 cup cornstarch 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar dark packed
  • 6.8 ounces flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup ice water 
  • tablespoons pecans toasted finely chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • measuring cup
  • serrated knife

Directions

  1. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  2. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients (through salt), stirring well with a whisk.
  3. Place butter and brown sugar in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy (about 1 minute). Gradually add flour mixture, beating at low speed. (
  4. Mixture will appear crumbly.)
  5. Sprinkle ice water over flour mixture; beat at low speed just until combined. Shape the dough into 2 (6-inch-long) logs; wrap each log in plastic wrap. Chill 1 hour or until very firm.
  6. Preheat oven to 35
  7. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Unwrap dough; cut each log into 16 slices using a serrated knife.
  8. Place dough circles 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
  9. Sprinkle tops evenly with turbinado sugar, gently pressing into dough.
  10. Bake at 350 for 18 minutes or until lightly browned.
  11. Remove from baking sheets; cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories74kcal
Protein3.98%
Fat43.69%
Carbs52.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.22
Glycemic Load
3.31
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.2352173931735%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.1mg
Delphinidin
0.07mg
Catechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin
0.05mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:73.54kcal
3.68%
Fat:3.61g
5.55%
Saturated Fat:1.89g
11.81%
Carbohydrates:9.73g
3.24%
Net Carbohydrates:9.47g
3.44%
Sugar:4.13g
4.59%
Cholesterol:7.63mg
2.54%
Sodium:33.18mg
1.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.74g
1.48%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.3%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.55%
Selenium:2.17µg
3.1%
Folate:11.29µg
2.82%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.88%
Iron:0.33mg
1.85%
Vitamin B3:0.37mg
1.85%
Vitamin A:89.16IU
1.78%
Copper:0.02mg
1.12%
Fiber:0.26g
1.04%
Phosphorus:10.18mg
1.02%
Source:My Recipes