Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 stick Unsalted Butter (softened, room temperature)
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 0.33 cup Granulated Sugar (fine granulated)
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt (fine sea salt)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla)
• 0.25 teaspoon Almond Extract (optional, for extra flavor)
• 0.25 cup Pecans (coarsely chopped)
• 1 spray Baker's Joy Non-Stick Baking Spray (light coating for 11x17 pan)

Instructions

1. Gather and Measure Ingredients

   Measure out butter, flour, sugar, salt, vanilla, almond extract, and pecans. Ensure the butter is softened at room temperature.

   Time: PT5M

2. Chop Pecans

   Coarsely chop the pecans so they are about the size of small crumbs.

   Time: PT5M

3. Preheat Oven

   Preheat the oven to 375°F and position the rack in the middle of the oven.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 375°F

4. Prepare Baking Pan

   Lightly spray the 11x17 inch baking pan with Baker's Joy non‑stick baking spray.

   Time: PT2M

5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients

   In the mixing bowl combine the softened butter, flour, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Stir with the sturdy spoon until a cohesive dough forms.

   Time: PT5M

6. Fold in Pecans

   Add the chopped pecans to the dough and fold until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT2M

7. Portion Dough

   Weigh or portion the dough into 1.1‑ounce (about 30 g) balls—approximately 12 pieces.

   Time: PT5M

8. Arrange and Press Cookies

   Place each dough ball onto the prepared pan, gently press down, and sprinkle a few extra pecan pieces on top if desired. Keep a small gap between cookies.

   Time: PT5M

9. Bake

   Bake the cookies on the middle rack for 18 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown and the centers are soft to the touch.

   Time: PT18M

   Temperature: 375°F

10. Cool

    Remove the pan from the oven and let the cookies cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack for an additional 30 minutes.

    Time: PT35M

11. Serve or Store

    Enjoy the cookies warm or store them in an airtight container at room temperature. For best flavor, let them sit covered overnight before serving.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

144

Protein

1.3 g

Carbohydrates

13.7 g

Fat

9.3 g

Fiber

0.2 g