PECAN SHORTBREAD CHRISTMAS TREE COOKIES
Butter, flour and sugar come together to create rich, delicate cookies.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Spray or lightly grease 2 large cookie sheets. In large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and food color. On low speed, beat in flour just until mixed. Stir in chopped pecans.
- Divide dough into 4 equal parts; shape each into ball. Place 2 balls of dough on each cookie sheet, on opposite ends. With rolling pin or floured fingers, gently flatten and shape each ball into 6-inch circle. With large knife, divide and cut each round into 8 wedges, slightly separating each cut with knife. Poke tops of wedges with fork, and place 1 pecan half in middle of each outer edge to make tree trunk.
- Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until firm but not brown. While still warm, cut into wedges again. Cool completely on cookie sheets, about 30 minutes.
- Place cooled tree wedges on cooling racks or waxed paper. Place baking chips in small resealable freezer plastic bag. Microwave on High 40 to 60 seconds, turning bag over after 30 seconds. Squeeze bag gently until chips are melted and smooth. Cut small tip off one corner of bag, and drizzle side to side over wedges to make tree garland. Sprinkle with sugar Top each tree with star.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
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Julian Moreno
julianmoreno46@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of shortbread cookies, but these were really good! The pecan flavor was a nice touch.
rozina raut
r_raut@hotmail.comThese cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend them.
Chris Jenkins
chrisj@yahoo.comThe cookies were dry and crumbly. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
mariner harmony
h41@gmail.comI had a hard time getting the cookies to hold their shape. They spread out too much in the oven.
Donyelle truesdale Truesdale
donyelle.t@gmail.comThe cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Colby Rom
c_rom@gmail.comThese cookies were easy to make and they turned out so beautiful. I will definitely be making these again.
Maricel Yanguas
ymaricel59@aol.comI made these cookies for my Christmas party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.
AL Amin الأمين
a_a@hotmail.co.ukThese cookies were delicious! I loved the nutty flavor of the pecans and the sweetness of the shortbread. I would definitely make these again.
Umeanyido Joseph
umeanyido.j68@yahoo.comI made these cookies for my family and they were a big hit! The cookies were easy to make and they turned out so beautiful. I will definitely be making these again.
Kynlynn Haase
h_k87@aol.comThese cookies were a hit at my Christmas party! They're so festive and delicious. I loved the combination of flavors from the pecans, shortbread, and cranberries.