Spiced Pecan Shortbread

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Melt-in-your-mouth shortbread made with brown sugar and pecans. An absolutely wonderful recipe, and EASY too!

Submitted by SILVERLOTUS
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 squares
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 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. The dough will be flaky and separated. Stir in the pecans, and press into an 8 inch square pan.

  3. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned on the top. Cut into squares while still warm, but do not remove from the pan. Allow to cool, then dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

217 Calories
14g Fat
21g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 217
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 90mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 46mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.