Pecan Cookies Recipe for Classic Shortbread Treats
Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with finely chopped pecans and a tender, crumbly texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
Additional granulated sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt; gradually add to butter mixture.
- Fold in chopped pecans.
- Scoop dough into balls and flatten slightly; optionally roll in sugar.
- Place on baking sheet, 2 inches apart, and bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Toast pecans for enhanced flavor; chill dough for firmer cookies.