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Cacao-Pecan Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Cacao-Pecan Shortbread Cookies
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 10 tablespoons butter; 0.25 cup cacao nibs; 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 large egg; 1.5 cups flour; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup pecans; 0.5 vanilla bean; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons vanilla sugar; 1 tablespoon water

These shortbread cookies combine the buttery richness of a classic shortbread with the earthy crunch of toasted pecans and the slight bitterness of cacao nibs. A vanilla sugar coating adds a little extra sparkle and sweetness to the edges. The dough comes together quickly, then needs about an hour to chill before slicing and baking. You'll get two dozen cookies, ready in under an hour of active time.

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September 27, 2026

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About this recipe

Cacao-Pecan Shortbread Cookies is a cakes & baking recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 24. It calls for 11 ingredients across 6 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 125 kcal with roughly 2 g of protein. Filed under lacto ovo vegetarian, vegetarian, comfort food and baked.