Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Vanilla Bean & Pecan Shortbread Cookies, a perfect blend of buttery richness and nutty crunch. These cookies are incredibly simple to make, making them an ideal treat for any occasion—from cozy gatherings to festive celebrations or just a comforting afternoon snack. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and irresistible flavor from high-quality vanilla bean paste and finely chopped pecans, these cookies are sure to impress your family and friends. Easy to customize with various shapes using cookie cutters, they also make wonderful gifts when packaged beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until combined.
- Add chopped pecans and milk, blending just until dough forms.
- Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Roll each half out to 1/4” thickness on a floured surface; cut into desired shapes.
- Chill shapes again for another 10 minutes before baking for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 16mg