Best 7 Maple Pecan Shortbread Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Maple Pecan Shortbread, a classic treat that combines the rich flavors of maple syrup and crunchy pecans, resulting in a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. This irresistible shortbread is the perfect accompaniment to a warm cup of tea or coffee, offering a satisfying crunch with every bite.

This article presents a collection of Maple Pecan Shortbread recipes, each offering unique variations to suit every palate. From the traditional recipe that captures the essence of this classic treat to creative twists that incorporate additional ingredients like chocolate chips or dried cranberries, these recipes ensure that there's a perfect Maple Pecan Shortbread for every occasion and preference.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, the step-by-step instructions provided in each recipe make it easy to create these delectable treats in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking adventure with our curated collection of Maple Pecan Shortbread recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MAPLE PECAN SHORTBREAD SQUARES



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These squares are my husband's favorite. We get some real, pure maple syrup from back home in Ontario, Canada, and they are just to die for. Hope you enjoy as much as we do.

Provided by Tracey Lafave Kessler

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup softened butter
1 egg
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine the flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar in a mixer. Mix in the softened butter until a dough has formed. Press into an ungreased 8x8-inch baking dish, and prick with a fork.
  • Bake the shortbread in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. While the shortbread is baking, beat the egg in a mixing bowl along with 1/3 cup brown sugar, maple syrup, and pecans. Pour the pecan mixture over the hot crust, and return to the oven. Continue baking until firmed, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, and immediately run a knife around the edges to prevent sticking. Cool completely, then cut into 1-inch squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 48.3 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

MAPLE-PECAN SHORTBREAD



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Sugary, nutty shortbread is a sure sign of the holidays.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1/2 cup cake flour, (not self-rising)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup pecan halves (about 2 1/4 ounces), finely chopped
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 large egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon pure maple extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Into a medium bowl, sift flours and salt. Whisk in 1/2 cup chopped pecans; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until smooth and light, about one minute. Add the maple syrup, egg yolk, and extract; beat on medium speed until well combined. On low speed, gradually add flour mixture, beating until just combined. Dough should be smooth and pliable. Flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic; chill until firm, 1 1/2 hours or overnight.
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out rounds using a two-inch cookie cutter; place one inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg; sprinkle centers with remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Sprinkle the entire surface with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake cookies, rotating baking sheet halfway through, until golden around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

MARTHA'S MAPLE-PECAN SHORTBREAD



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These sweet and nutty shortbread cookies would be perfect with an afternoon cup of tea. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 607.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1/2 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecan halves (about 2 1/4 ounces), finely chopped
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup, preferably Grade B
1 large egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Whisk flours, salt, and chopped pecans in a bowl.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed until smooth and light, about 1 minute. Add maple syrup, egg yolk, and vanilla; beat on medium until well combined. On low speed, gradually add flour mixture; beat until just combined. Dough should be smooth and pliable. Flatten into a square. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until firm, 1 1/2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle. Cut out squares using a 3-inch fluted square cutter; place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake cookies, rotating sheet halfway through, until golden just around the edges, 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days.

MAPLE PECAN SHORTBREAD



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A delicious spin on classic shortbread cookies - these are light and buttery with the crunch of pecans and the hint of maple. They make the perfect holiday dessert treat for gift-giving.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup maple sugar or granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup coarse sugar
40 pecan halves, if desired
3 tablespoons real maple syrup

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat butter, 1/2 cup of the maple sugar, the vanilla and salt with electric mixer on medium speed 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. On low speed, gradually add flour, beating just until blended. Stir in chopped pecans.
  • Shape dough into 11x2-inch log. Mix remaining 1/4 cup maple sugar and coarse sugar; roll dough log in sugar mixture, pressing lightly to coat. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Unwrap dough; cut into 40 (1/4-inch) slices. On ungreased cookie sheets, place slices 1 inch apart. Top each slice with pecan half.
  • Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks to cool completely. Brush cookies with maple syrup. Let stand until dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 95 mg

MAPLE PECAN SHORTBREAD SQUARES



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Categories     Nut

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup softened butter
1 egg
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Directions: 1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. Combine the flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar in a mixer. Mix in the softened butter until a dough has formed. Press into an ungreased 8x8-inch baking dish, and prick with a fork. 3. Bake the shortbread in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. While the shortbread is baking, beat the egg in a mixing bowl along with 1/3 cup brown sugar, maple syrup, and pecans. Pour the pecan mixture over the hot crust, and return to the oven. Continue baking until firmed, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, and immediately run a knife around the edges to prevent sticking. Cool completely, then cut into 1-inch squares to serve.

MAPLE-PECAN SHORTBREAD



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Categories     Cake     Cookies     Bake     Pecan

Yield Makes about 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1/2 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecan halves (about 2 1/4 ounces), finely chopped, plus 24 whole pecan halves, for decorating
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup, preferably Grade B
1 large egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon pure maple extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Sift flours and salt into a bowl. Whisk in chopped pecans.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until smooth and light, about 1 minute. Add maple syrup, egg yolk, and extract; beat on medium speed until well combined. On low speed, gradually add flour mixture, beating until just combined. Dough should be smooth and pliable. Flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until firm, 1 1/2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out rounds using a 2-inch cookie cutter; place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg; place pecan half in the center of each cookie. Sprinkle the entire surface with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake cookies, rotating sheet halfway through, until golden around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 4 days.

MAPLE PECAN SHORTBREAD



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Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cake flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecans (toasted and finely chopped)
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (room temperature)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup maple sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 large egg yolk
1 large egg white (lightly beaten)
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/4 cup turbinado sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the flours, salt and pecans in a large bowl. 2. Cream the butter and sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy. 3. Beat in the maple syrup followed by the egg yolk. 4. Mix in the flour until it forms a dough. 5. Form the dough into a 1 1/2 inch thick log, wrap it in plastic and let it chill out in the fridge for 2 hours to over night. 6. Slice the log into 1/4 inch thick slices. 7. Place the cookies on a baking sheet 1 inch apart from each other, brush with the egg white and top with the pecan laves and the turbinado sugar. 8. Bake the cookies in a 350F preheated oven until lightly golden brown on the edges, about 10-12 minutes, turning the baking sheet around half way through.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature butter: This will help the shortbread cookies spread more easily and evenly, resulting in a more tender and flaky texture.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Use a light touch when mixing the dough: Overmixing will result in tough cookies.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

These maple pecan shortbread cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their buttery, crumbly texture and sweet maple flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying cookie recipe, give these maple pecan shortbread cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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