Spiced Pecan Shortbread

Name: Spiced Pecan Shortbread
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 16 Servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup packed dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ¼ teaspoon baking powder; 🧈 1 cup butter, softened; 🌰 ½ cup chopped pecans; 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Cost $8, save $5

Source: Recommended by CookPal

25 Min
16 Servings
$8

Spiced Pecan Shortbread

Cost $8, save $5

Source: Recommended by CookPal

25 Min
16 Servings
$8

INGREDIENTS

Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 🧈 1 cup butter, softened
Other Ingredients
- 🌰 ½ cup chopped pecans
- 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

STEPS

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cloves, and baking powder. Mix in the butter using a fork until well blended. Stir in the pecans.

Press the dough into an 8-inch square baking pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned on top.

Cut into squares while still warm in the pan. Dust with confectioners' sugar when cooled.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

217

Calories

2
Protein
21
Carbs
14
Fats

💡 For an extra festive touch, sprinkle with additional pecans or drizzle with a sugar glaze.Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easier removal.Ensure the butter is fully softened for easier mixing.