Brown Sugar-Pecan Shortbread

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

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Indulge in the delightful world of sweet and buttery treats with our Brown Sugar-Pecan Shortbread recipe. This vegetarian dessert is not only a feast for the palate but also a true stress-reliever, making it the perfect companion for your afternoon tea or a simple after-dinner delight. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch that serves 32 people, ensuring that there's plenty to share with family and friends.

The rich, caramel notes of dark brown sugar combined with the nutty flavor of toasted pecans create a harmonious blend that will tantalize your taste buds. Each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience, thanks to the uniquely crumbly texture of shortbread. As a bonus, the light sprinkle of turbinado sugar on top adds a delightful crunch, elevating your homemade cookies to a bakery-worthy status.

Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself to something special, these shortbreads promise to impress. The simple ingredients, which you likely already have on hand, make it an accessible recipe for bakers of all skill levels. So roll up your sleeves, gather your trusted baking equipment, and let’s get started on creating a batch of these heavenly Brown Sugar-Pecan Shortbreads that everyone will adore!

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%
Vitamin B3:0.37mg
1.85%
Iron:0.33mg
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