Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Vegetarian
Pecan Shortbread Cookies
45 min.
18
113kcal

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If you’re searching for a delightful treat that perfectly balances buttery richness with the nutty crunch of pecans, look no further than these Pecan Shortbread Cookies. Ideal for any occasion, this vegetarian dessert is not only simple to make, but it's also a crowd-pleaser, making it perfect for gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply a cozy afternoon at home with a cup of tea. Each cookie is a melt-in-your-mouth experience, featuring the fragrant warmth of toasted pecans and a hint of vanilla that complements the shortbread's natural sweetness.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these delectable cookies, yielding about 18 perfectly formed delights. With the pleasing contrast of a crumbly texture and the satisfying crunch of a pecan half atop each cookie, they are sure to impress both family and friends. Plus, at only 113 calories per cookie, they can be enjoyed guilt-free!

This recipe allows you to immerse yourself in the joy of baking while filling your kitchen with an inviting aroma that will make it hard to resist sampling before they cool. So gather your ingredients, unleash your inner chef, and treat yourself and your loved ones to these irresistible Pecan Shortbread Cookies. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 18  pecans ()
  • 0.5 cup pecans toasted
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • cup unbleached all purpose flour 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted chilled cut into small pieces (1 stick)
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • tablespoon whipping cream 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. Finely grind toasted pecans and sugar in processor. Blend in flour, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Add butter; cut in using on/off turns until coarse meal forms.
  3. Add cream and vanilla. Process using on/off turns until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk.
  4. Place sheet of waxed paper on work surface.
  5. Sprinkle waxed paper lightly with flour.
  6. Place dough disk in center of waxed paper and top with second sheet.
  7. Roll out dough to 1/4- to 3/8-inch thickness. Using 2-inch fluted cookie cutter, cut out cookies.
  8. Transfer to large baking sheet. Gather scraps, reroll, and cut out additional cookies. Press 1 pecan half into center of each cookie. Refrigerate cookies 1 hour.
  9. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  10. Bake cookies until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool on rack. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories113kcal
Protein4.06%
Fat65.9%
Carbs30.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.01
Glycemic Load
1.96
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.2556521586426%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.45mg
Delphinidin
0.3mg
Catechin
0.3mg
Epigallocatechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:113.33kcal
5.67%
Fat:8.48g
13.05%
Saturated Fat:3.7g
23.11%
Carbohydrates:8.7g
2.9%
Net Carbohydrates:8.11g
2.95%
Sugar:3.01g
3.35%
Cholesterol:14.5mg
4.83%
Sodium:24.85mg
1.08%
Alcohol:0.08g
100%
Alcohol %:0.45%
100%
Protein:1.18g
2.35%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.75%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.49%
Selenium:2.62µg
3.74%
Folate:13.84µg
3.46%
Vitamin A:172.29IU
3.45%
Copper:0.06mg
3.06%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.6%
Iron:0.43mg
2.4%
Fiber:0.59g
2.34%
Vitamin B3:0.46mg
2.31%
Phosphorus:21.01mg
2.1%
Magnesium:6.76mg
1.69%
Zinc:0.24mg
1.63%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.52%
Source:Epicurious