Cinnamon Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Cinnamon Pecan Shortbread

I am a big fan of shortbread cookies. I have a classic recipe, that I have made for years. But I like to switch it up sometimes. At a time of year when I am doing a lot of cookie baking, I also appreciate a bar cookie. Very little effort, for a big reward. For these cookies,  I started with my regular shortbread cookie recipe, then added ground pecans and cinnamon. I also sprinkled them with cinnamon sugar.  They came out great. The flavor reminds me of Pecan Sandies, but so much better. Here is the recipe.

Cinnamon Pecan Shortbread

1 c. sugar
2 c. butter
4 c. flour
¾ c. finely ground pecans
2 t. cinnamon
½ c. cinnamon sugar
Cream together sugar and butter. Stir in flour, nuts and cinnamon and press into 10×15-inch jelly roll pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and cut into squares. Bake in a 300 degree oven for 45 minutes or until light brown around edges. Re-cut while warm. Makes 4 dozen or more, depending on the size you cut them.