Pecan Shortbread

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Baby Shower

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (55)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
20 to 24 cookies

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 30 min
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 1 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

3/4 pound unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pure almond extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups small diced pecans

Directions

Cook's Note: This recipe can easily be doubled, as what was shown in the episode.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix together the butter and sugar until they are just combined. Add the vanilla and almond extracts. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and salt, then add them to the butter/sugar mixture. Add the pecans and mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together. Dump onto a surface dusted with flour and shape into a flat disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.

Roll the dough 1/2-inch thick and cut into 2 1/2-inch squares with a plain or fluted cutter (or cut into any shape you like). Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Allow to cool to room temperature and serve.

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recipe Pecan Shortbread
Audrey Katy, TX 08-21-2009
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great shortbread
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this is my first time making shortbread. i used european butter...3 sticks. my dough came out perfect. i must admit i'm... impatient and i don't know if i waited the full 30 minutes of chilling time to start rolling out the dough and cutting. i did not have trouble cutting the dough into circles. i used a spatula to help pick the circles off the cutting board so they would not crumble. the cookies are a perfect amount of sweetness although i will admit that asians tend to not put as much sugar into their desserts so i may be a little biased. i also probably over-mixed the batter as i did not read the reviews until after they were in the oven. but this did not cause a problem. it probably helped the butter get evenly distributed so my dough would turn out fine. we are going to dip half of the cookies into chocolate like some of you recommended (if we can wait for them to cool. we are already munching).Read more
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Angel Carmel, NY 08-20-2009
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Excellent & Elelgant - Top Shelf!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

No problems with this recipe. The taste was great and they make a very elegant appearance. Be careful not to bake these too... much, they briwb very easily and it ruins the taste. I dusted them with powdered sugar. Top of the line cookies.Read more
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Brenda Broken Arrow, OK 08-14-2009
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Dad says they are better than Sandies!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My dad has a bad stomach and they are always looking for ways to make processed foods at home. His favorite cookie is the... pecan sandie and he has a terrible time eating them because of the coconut oil. When I saw this I HAD to try it. Well not only did he love them!,he didn't want to share! He said they were better than the real thing! And my mom wouldn't let my daughter come home without the recipe! Thanks Ina...you made all of our days a little happier!Read more
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Marcie Plainfield, IL 08-12-2009
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Excellent, and freeze well too
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these as a gift for my grandma's birthday. She does not care for nuts, so for the almond extract, I used vanilla (2... tsp) and for the pecans I used mini chocolate chips. I baked half of the batch, and the other half I rolled out and cut into cookies and froze them so she can take them out of the freezer and bake them for fresh cookies in 25 minutes! The cookies turned out fantastic, I think I liked them because they are not too sweet, like a traditional shortbread. Very good.Read more
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Moreen Old Hickory, TN 08-07-2009
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Good but not hte best
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

These were easy to make and bake but lack the buttery taste of shortbread cookies, They look wonderful ! I dipped 1/2 the... cookie in chocolate. Next time I will try more butter and leave it cold when mixing it with the sugar. If you like a sweet cookie --this one is not your cookie !Read more
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Equilla Tallahassee, FL 07-25-2009
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Just Perfect!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made a batch of these cookies yesterday and I am baking the rest of the dough this morning. Very easy and delicious. I... mistakenly used only 3/4 of a cup of butter initially and I knew something was wrong. I took a second look at the recipe and noticed it called for 3/4 of a POUND of butter. I quickly softened the butter in the microwave and added it to my mixer. The cookies still turned out well. I also omitted the almond extract because I am not a fan. Instead I used 1 ? teaspoons of vanilla. Read more