Pecan-Cream Cheese Shortbread Cookies
Pecan-Cream Cheese Shortbread Cookies
25 Min(s)
15 Min(s) Prep
10 Min(s) Cook
Whip up a batch of these Pecan-Cream Cheese Shortbread Cookies for the holidays. These pecan-studded cookies are sweet, crunchy and festive.
What You Need
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21 servings
Original recipe yields 21 servings
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
2 cups flour
3/4 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
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Let's Make It
1
Heat oven to 350ºF.
2
Beat butter, cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour, mixing well after each addition. Add nuts; mix well.
3
Roll dough into 42 (1-inch) balls. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray. Use bottom of small glass dipped in remaining granulated sugar to press balls into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
4
Bake 8 to 10 min. or until bottoms are golden brown. Cool 1 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Size Wise
Balance out your food choices so you can enjoy a serving of these nutty cookies.
Tip 2
Easy Cleanup
Line the baking sheets with parchment before use. The baked cookies will slide right off and you won't have to wash the pans in between uses.
Nutrition
Calories
160
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 55mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates 18g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 8g
16%
Protein 2g
4%
Vitamin A
4%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
0%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
21 servings, 2 cookies each
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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