Maple pecan shortbread cookies

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   ["In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar about 4 minutes until it becomes very creamy.", "Add sugar and beat until sugar is well incorporated.", "Add the egg, maple syrup and vanilla and again beat until well incorporated.", "Mix in flour and nuts until just incorporated.", "You do not want to over beat at this step.", "Divide your cookie dough in two.", "Place each half on a large piece of plastic wrap.", "With your hands start to form a basic log shape, about 1 1/2 "" in diameter.", "Fold plastic wrap around log shape and continue to roll to get as round a shape as possible.", "Freeze logs 15 minutes to help firm up dough to cut.", "Do not freeze any longer!", "Preheat oven to 350F.", "Take chilled dough, unwrap from plastic and cut into 1 1/2 "" cuts.", "Place cookies on ungreased baking sheet and cook for 20-25 minutes.", "Cookies should just get a light golden brown edge.", "Do not overcook.", "Transfer to cool on a rack.", "Take cooled cookies and dip half into powdered sugar shaking off excess.", "Store tightly sealed.", "ENJOY!", "!", "Recipe by taylor68too"]

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