Pecan shortbread

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsButter (4 sticks), room temperature (NO Substitutes!)
1cupSugar
1teaspoonVanilla extract
3cupsAll-purpose flour
1cupGround pecans

Directions

Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the extract and fold in the flour and nuts. Pat the dough or roll gently into a 7 x 10 inch rectangle, ⅜ inch thick. Place on a baking sheet. Make cutting lines and refrigerate until cold.

Cut and bake in a 275F oven for about 40 minutes, or until lightly brown.

Makes 20 cookies.

Source: Me! (Peggy Makolondra) Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter by Peggy Makolondra <pmakolon@...> on Apr 13, 1997