Pecan Shortbread Recipe

Name: Pecan Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; ½ cup brown sugar, packed; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup pecans, toasted, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon orange zest; ½ teaspoon vanilla; ½ cup icing sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans, toasted, finely chopped
1 teaspoon orange zest
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon orange zest
½ teaspoon vanilla
½ cup icing sugar

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SHORTBREAD:.
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In a bowl, beat butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Stir in vanilla.
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Add flour, salt pecans and orange zest; stir until well blended.
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Divide dough into 4 logs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
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Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.
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Cut into 1/4 inch rounds.
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Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, pricking the centre of each with a fork.
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Bake in a 300F oven until slightly golden and firm to the touch, about 30 minutes.
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Transfer to baking rack to cool completely.
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FROSTING:.
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In a bowl, beat cream cheese with butter until smooth.
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Add orange zest and vanilla.
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Beat in icing sugar until smooth, Spread over cookies.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, ½ cup brown sugar, packed, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Pecan Shortbread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pecan Shortbread

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