Cherry Pecan Shortbread Rounds Recipes

CHERRY PECAN SLICED SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla and salt. Mix well. Stir in the flour until well blended. Stir in cherries and pecans.
• Chill dough in refrigerator for 1 hour, or until easy to handle. Shape dough into three 10-inch logs.
• Wrap each log in plastic wrap or parchment paper , then place in a freezer bag. (I put my wrapped dough logs in cardboard paper towel tubes before placing them in freezer bags). Freeze up to 2 months or until ready to bake.
• To bake, preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut frozen logs into 1/4-in. slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely on wire racks.

CHERRY PECAN SHORTBREAD ROUNDS

Steps:

• Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Whisk together flour and cornstarch. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, icing sugar and lemon zest until light and creamy, about 3 minutes. On low speed, gradually add flour mixture, beating until blended. Stir in candied fruit and pecans. Knead to form a smooth dough. Divide dough into halves. Shape each into a roll 10 inches (25 cm) long. Wrap and chill until firm, 3 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 300° F (150° C). Cut rolls into 1/4 -inch (5 mm) slices and place about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Cool 5 minutes on sheet then transfer to rack and cool completely.

CHERRY PECAN SHORTBREAD ROUNDS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine flour and salt, set aside.
• Cream 1 cup unsalted softened butter with 1/2 cup powdered sugar, add in vanilla.
• Add flour mixture and combine until it starts forming large clumps.
• Mix in pecans and maraschino cherries. Before removing from bowl, press dough together well so it's no longer crumbly.
• On a piece of plastic wrap, form dough into the log and press it well. The log should be about 2 inches thick.
• Wrap it in the plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 325 F and line baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Cut the log into 1/4-inch thick slices. If the slices crumble, press it back together with your hands. Place them onto baking sheet at least 1-inch apart.
• Bake the cookies 15 - 18 minutes, until they just start to turn golden brown on top and around the edges.
• Let them cool for 3 minutes on a baking sheet before transferring them to a rack to cool completely.

CHERRY-PECAN ICEBOX COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans and candied cherries. , Shape into four 8-in. rolls; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm., Unwrap and cut into 1/8- to 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned and edges are set. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks.