Swedish Pecan-Topped Dream Cookies

These tiny, buttery Swedish shortbread cookies topped with pecans are perfect for holiday entertaining and sharing at cookie swaps.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 93 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup cake flour
• 24 whole pecans
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup butter, softened
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.125 teaspoon baking powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Sift cake flour, salt, and baking powder into a medium bowl.

Step 2

Combine butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Shape dough into a 1-inch diameter log, wrap with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator until firm, 1 hour to overnight.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Step 4

Remove dough from the refrigerator and slice into 24 slices. Place on the prepared cookie sheets and press a pecan firmly into each slice.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 40 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.