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

Angel Rivera
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect cookie for a family gathering. They're sweet, buttery, and full of flavor.


Alexander B T Chea
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery. I love the maple and pecan flavors. They're the perfect cookie for a quick and easy treat.


Emma Bertrand
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I've been looking for a good maple pecan shortbread recipe for a while now and I finally found it! These cookies are everything I was looking for. They're buttery, crumbly, and full of maple and pecan flavor.


Felmeta Kadu
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These cookies are so good! I made them for my friends and they raved about them. They're the perfect cookie for a party or a potluck.


W2B Gaming FF
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! They sold out in no time. Everyone loved the maple and pecan flavors. I'll definitely be making these again.


Seamus McGrath
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These cookies are amazing! I love the combination of maple and pecans. They're the perfect balance of sweet and nutty. I'll definitely be making these again.


William Cloud
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love the maple and pecan flavors. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Sharon Nanjala
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of maple and pecans. They're the perfect cookie for a fall day.


Hanif Khoso
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect cookie for a family gathering. They're sweet, buttery, and full of flavor.


Victoria Salcido
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery. I love the maple and pecan flavors. They're the perfect cookie for a quick and easy treat.


Fishing 727
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I've been looking for a good maple pecan shortbread recipe for a while now and I finally found it! These cookies are everything I was looking for. They're buttery, crumbly, and full of maple and pecan flavor.


Diamond Fresh
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These cookies are so good! I made them for my friends and they raved about them. They're the perfect cookie for a party or a potluck.


Khalil Joseph
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! They sold out in no time. Everyone loved the maple and pecan flavors. I'll definitely be making these again.


Gokul Shah
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These cookies are amazing! I love the combination of maple and pecans. They're the perfect balance of sweet and nutty. I'll definitely be making these again.


taspriya magla
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love the maple and pecan flavors. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Kenny Quickle
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Delicious! I made these cookies for my family and they disappeared in minutes. The maple and pecan flavors are a perfect combination. I will definitely be making these again.


Fhayeplayz Perez
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I made these cookies for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery. I'll definitely be making these again.


Fahad Ibrahim
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These maple pecan shortbread cookies are simply divine! The combination of flavors is perfect, and the texture is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making these again and a