PECAN CINNAMON SHORTBREAD

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The recipe for this melt-in-your-mouth cookie comes from Mitzi Sentiff from Annapolis, Maryland. "It yields just enough for the two of you and goes great with a cup of coffee," says Mitzi.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter, softened, divided
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add pecans; cook and stir for 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Set aside., In a small bowl, cream confectioners' sugar and remaining butter. Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (dough will be crumbly). Stir in pecans. , Pat into a 5-in. circle on an ungreased baking sheet. Using a fork, prick score lines to form four wedges. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Immediately cut along score lines. Cool for 2 minutes before carefully removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Shahzaibkhan Ashraf
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These cookies were a great addition to my holiday cookie platter! They were a hit with everyone who tried them.


Oprah Rich
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The flavor of these cookies was amazing! The pecans and cinnamon really complemented each other well.


Giovanni Pulito
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I've never made shortbread cookies before, but these were so easy to make! I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Jiger Jani
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, they were very good.


Maxinaud Dieudonne
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I love the way these cookies turned out! They're so pretty and festive. I can't wait to share them with my friends and family.


Tr Rt
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend them!


Bijoy dev Sagor
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit! They're easy to make and always turn out perfect.


Reign Fury
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I was a little disappointed with these cookies. The flavor was good, but the texture was a bit too crumbly for my taste.


Nabila Chowwdhury
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and they were gone in no time.


Jennifer White
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I'm not a huge fan of shortbread cookies, but I have to say these were pretty darn good! The pecans and cinnamon add a nice touch of flavor and the cookies are nice and crumbly.


Bono
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These shortbread cookies are so festive and perfect for the holidays! I love the addition of pecans and cinnamon, which give them a warm and cozy flavor.


TOUFIK DT
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are all pantry staples. The cookies turned out perfect - crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside.


Star Alwi
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These pecan cinnamon shortbread cookies are delightful! The combination of pecans and cinnamon is classic and delicious, and the shortbread base is buttery and crumbly. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my holiday baking rotation.