SWEET AND SALTY PECAN SHORTBREAD
Steps:
- Cream the butter, natural cane sugar, and 1 teaspoon of the salt in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl with a wooden spoon and beat until light and fluffy (see Know-how, page 315). Mix in the maple syrup and vanilla until evenly incorporated. Slowly add the flour on medium speed or with a wooden spoon, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl several times, just until all the flour is incorporated; do not overmix. Add the pecans and stir to mix.
- Turn the dough onto a piece of wax paper or plastic and roll into a 2-inch round log about 12 inches long. Combine the demerara sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and stir to mix. Sprinkle the log evenly with the demerara sugar mixture and roll the log back and forth to adhere. Wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight, until firm.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two baking sheets or line with parchment paper.
- Cut the dough into 1/4-inch-thick slices and arrange on the baking sheets, spaced about 1 inch apart. Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with demerara sugar and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, shifting racks and rotating the baking sheets halfway through, until lightly golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Serve warm or transfer to a baking rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve, or for up to 4 days.
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jermaine Beckman
[email protected]These cookies have a nice flavor, but the texture seems dry to me.
Lasith Asels
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good. Maybe next time I'll reduce the amount of sugar.
Sharon Grandberry
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shortbread cookies, but these were actually really good. The pecan topping was the perfect addition.
King Sukizaga
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion. A+
Kader Musa
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. They're also very easy to make. I highly recommend them!
GkFahim Hosen
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The pecan topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Nihal Hashemy
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious! I can't believe how easy they were to make. I will definitely be making them again.
Irene Ryan
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.
winile bongekile
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. They're also very easy to make. I highly recommend them!
Philip Preece
[email protected]I love the fact that these cookies are made with simple ingredients. They're also a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen.
Nazeer Mangal
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover pecans. They're also a great gift for friends and family.
Neer Tamang
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect cookie for any occasion. I will definitely be making them again soon.
Lashonda Howard
[email protected]These cookies are to die for! The shortbread crust is so buttery and the pecan topping is so crunchy. I can't get enough of them.
kirito
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of sweet and salty. I will definitely be making these again.
Thembi Raikane
[email protected]I was looking for a new shortbread cookie recipe and I'm so glad I found this one. These cookies are so delicious! The pecan topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Md Riyazj
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! I've made them several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery.
Jeanna Vargas
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty. The shortbread crust is so buttery and the pecan topping is so crunchy.
Maria Startseva
[email protected]These cookies are so good! The shortbread crust is perfect and the pecan topping is divine. I will definitely be making these again.
Girls Boy
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The cookies were also very easy to make, which is always a plus.
Cindy Rakes
[email protected]These pecan shortbread cookies were a delightful treat! The combination of sweet and salty flavors was perfect, and the shortbread crust was buttery and flaky. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-mak