Refrigerator Pecan Shortbread
1 cup pecans
2 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Line a small loaf pan(7 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2") with plastic wrap, so that the wrap lines the bottom and sides and the extra wrap drapes
over the edges. In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, work the pecans in on-off motions until they are finely ground. Add the flour and sugar to the nuts and work the food processor again until the mixture is thoroughly combined. Add the butter, salt, and vanilla to the food processor, and work the mixture again in on-off motions just until it forms a dough. Pack the dough into the lined loaf pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Rap the pan once hard on the counter to settle any air pockets. Cover the dough with the excess plastic wrap. Refrigerate the dough for at least half a day or as long as 2 days. Preheat oven to 350F. Have 2 ungreased baking sheets on hand. Turn the dough out onto a counter and peel off the plastic wrap. Use a long knife to cut the dough in half lengthwise. Then slice crosswise across each log to make 1/4" thick, square-shaped slices.
Arrange the squares on the baking sheets and bake the cookies for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are pale brown. Halfway through the baking, switch the baking sheets from front to back and top to bottom in the oven. Leave the cookies to settle for half a minute, then lift them from the sheet with a metal spatula and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Reviews of Refrigerator Pecan Shortbread:
1-5 of 5 reviews
A cookie baker Dec 8, 2007
Would not make this again.
ew, these were nasty. i would rather eat the pecans alone then wast them in this recipe.
karen killy in texas Dec 14, 2006
Would make this again.
they were...ok...very bland and terribly hard to get out of pan...if y'all were to try ths i suggest wrapping them in plastic to chill.
A cookie baker in Canada Jan 25, 2005
Would make this again.
I thought these cookies were VERY bland. They did not have enough pecans and they were far too difficult to get out of the pan. As suggested in another comment, shape them into a roll and wrap them in plastic.
Debbie in Fairview NC Dec 16, 2003
Would make this again.
The cookies are great, but I believe letting them set out about 10-15 mins the dough will be easier to cut and make better looking cookies.
A cookie baker in PA Dec 15, 2003
Would not make this again.
I had a very difficult time getting the chilled dough out of the loaf pans, even with the plastic wrap. I ended up having to cut the dough in half and still had a hard time getting it to come out. I thought these cookies are very bland. If I made them again I would shape them into a roll and wrap them in plastic wrap to chill. I would also use almond extract instead of the vanilla.
