Maple Pecan Shortbread Cookies
These Maple Pecan Shortbread Cookies are buttery, crisp, and nutty with a hint of maple. They come together with just 6 ingredients and it is a slice-and-bake cookie.
Servings: cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113 gr) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/3 cup (107 gr) maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups (220 gr) cake/all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup (85 gr) roasted pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add butter and mix with a spatula or mixer until smooth.
- Add maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix to combine.
- Sift in flour and salt. Add pecans and mix until well combined.
- Roll the dough into a log about 1.6 inches/4 cm wide in diameter.
- Wrap the log with parchment paper or plastic wrap. If the dough is too long, you can divide it into two and wrap them individually. Chill until very firm for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 300℉/150℃ and line two baking pans with parchment paper.
- Slice the log into a 1/8 to 1/4 inch or about 3-5mm thick with a sharp knife. Arrange the slices on the baking pan, spacing 1.5-inch apart.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the bottom edges of the cookies are golden brown in color. Rotate the baking sheets halfway through for even baking.
- Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use cake flour for light, crisp, and tender cookies. Use all-purpose flour for softer and chewier cookies.
Make sure to measure the flour correctly if using volume measurement. The cookies will end up too dry if you add too much flour. Use a spoon to scoop the flour into the measuring cup. Then, level the top with a knife or other straight-edged utensil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Did You Make This Recipe?I love hearing how you went with the my recipes. Leave a comment below or tag @jacintahalim on Instagram.