Dessert

Browned Butter Pecan Shortbread is for Dessert.

Browned Butter Pecan Shortbread takes several minutes to prepare.

Browned Butter Pecan Shortbread takes several minutes to cook.

Browned Butter Pecan Shortbread makes 128 servings.

The ingredients for Browned Butter Pecan Shortbread are:

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Here is how you make Browned Butter Pecan Shortbread:

Browned Butter Pecan Shortbread1 1/2 cups butter, cut into pieces3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed3/4 cup powdered sugar1 tsp vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans, toastedIn a large skillet, cook the butter over medium heat, stirring constantly. After about 6 to 8 minutes, the butter will turn golden brown, and form tiny brown specks at the bottom of the pan. Promptly remove pan from heat, and pour butter into a shallow dish. Do not cover. Chill for 1 hour in the refrigerator, until the butter is cool and begins to solidify.In an electric mixer, beat the butter at medium speed until creamy. Gradually add the sugars, mixing until smooth. Add the vanilla extract. Gradually incorporate the flour, beating at a low speed just until blended. Stir in the pecans. Shape the dough into 4 (8 inch) logs, or divide dough into 4 sections and press out flat to a 1/4 inch thick disc. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and chill 2-4 hours or until firm Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and chill 4 hours or until firm.Preheat your oven to 350F. Cut the logs into 1/4 inch thick slices, or if you did the disc just use a small round cookie cutter to cut out your cookies and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack. Enjoy!Recipe note: Your dough will be fairly dry and a bit crumbly, just continue to work with it, pressing it together and the cookies will turn out fine. I prefer to use the flat disc method, then I can cut out my cookies with a cutter, and re-roll the scraps to cut out more cookies.Serving Size:?makes 128 cookies (if divided according to recipe)

The nutritional information for Browned Butter Pecan Shortbread is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 128
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 47.2

• Total Fat: 3.2 g
• Cholesterol: 5.8 mg
• Sodium: 0.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 4.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
• Protein: 0.5 g