Butter Pecan Shortbread Cookies

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Shortbread cookies are a must to make for the holidays, and these pecan-filled, buttery biscuits are simply irresistible. Be sure to use real butter, not margarine, for best flavor. Please, watch them as they bake. Reviewers are reporting baking times from 12 to 20 mins and i have changed the baking time from the original 30 mins to 15 mins.

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Steps

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Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicon mat.

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In a large bowl with an electric mixer or a food processor , beat together butter and brown sugar until creamy.

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Add flour , ground pecans , vanilla and salt and beat just until it forms a smooth dough.

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Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow it to firm up just enough to shape.

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Preheat oven to 325 degrees f.

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By hand , roll dough into 1-inch balls.

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Place them on the prepared cookie sheet and flatten very slightly with the bottom of a glass that has been dipped in flour to prevent the dough from sticking to the glass.

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Place in the oven and bake for 12 minutes or until set and very lightly browned on the bottom.

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Remove from pan and let cool on a rack.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, light brown sugar, flour, ground pecans, vanilla, salt