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.

Albama Muzik
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I would definitely make these cookies again.


Ayan Bhai
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Cruzlynn Swartz
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I love the combination of maple and pecans in these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


youtube all tech
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These cookies are the perfect fall treat. The maple flavor is rich and decadent, and the pecans add a nice crunch.


Susan Rhoades
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I've never made shortbread cookies before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great!


Gull Zaman
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These cookies are perfect for gifting.


Marv Ar
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I've made these cookies gluten-free by using almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.


ak farish iskandar
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


sunny jani
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I'm not a huge fan of maple, but I still enjoyed these cookies.


Laura Hulme
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover maple syrup.


asheika Robinson
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I would definitely recommend these cookies to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make treat.


Salma Khatun
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These cookies are the perfect size for a snack or dessert.


Henry Kiyingi
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I love that these cookies are made with wholesome ingredients.


Shehab Hasan
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Captain Crispy
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I had some trouble getting the dough to come together, but the cookies turned out great in the end.


Gregory Musee
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Sandip Limboo.
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I love the combination of maple and pecans in these cookies. They're the perfect fall treat.


Adams Adams
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These cookies are delicious! The maple flavor is rich and decadent, and the pecans add a nice crunch.


Asif Zoray
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Jake Ruddy
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These shortbread cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the maple-pecan flavor.