Maple Pecan Shortbread Cookies

December 21, 2014

Let me tell you, the aroma that comes from these Maple Pecan Shortbread Cookies as they bake is just out of this world! I love the crisp exterior and chewier interior of these and that you can really do so many varieties of flavors with them! The plain shortbread is a great base for so many cookie ideas! The toasted pecans and pure maple syrup make these cookies so incredible!! If the toasted pecans and maple syrup in the cookie weren’t enough, well I made a simple maple buttercream {butter, po

For the cookie:
1¾ cup unbleached all purpose flour
¾ cup powdered sugar
a pinch of salt
1 stick unsalted butter, cold and diced
1 egg, room temp
3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
¾ cup whole pecans, divided
For the buttercream:
½ stick unsalted butter, room temp
½ cup powdered sugar
3 Tbsp pure maple syrup

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Place the pecans on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 8 minutes. Allow the pecans to cool completely and then give them a course chop. Set aside. With the...
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Nutritions

Calories
4704

Sodium
109mg
4% DV

Fat
313g
483% DV

Protein
40g
80% DV

Carbs
398g
135% DV

Fiber
23g
92% DV