How to Make Pecan Shortbread Trees
Preheat the oven to 325 F. Spray/lightly grease 2 large cookie sheets. , In a large bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until it's light and fluffy., Divide the dough into 4 equal parts, and shape each of...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325 F. Spray/lightly grease 2 large cookie sheets.
Beat in vanilla (not the baking chips) and the food coloring.
On low speed, beat in flour just until mixed.
Stir in the chopped pecans., 4 equal parts = 4 balls).
Place 2 of them on each cookie, on opposite ends.
With a rolling pin (or floured fingers, either one comes with the same results), gently flatten and shape each ball into a 6-inch circle., Poke the tops of the wedges with a fork, and place 1 pecan half in the middle of each outer edge to make a "tree trunk"., While it's still warm, cut the wedges into smaller wedges.
When it's done baking, let them cool on the cookie sheets for 30 minutes., Place the baking chips in a small resealable freezer plastic bag.
Microwave them on High for 40-60 seconds/1 minute, turning the bag over after 30 seconds., Cut a small tip of a corner of the bag, and drizzle sideways (see photo in introduction) over the wedges to make a tree garland., Top each tree with a star., -
Step 2: In a large bowl
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Step 3: beat the butter and powdered sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until it's light and fluffy.
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Step 4: Divide the dough into 4 equal parts
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Step 5: and shape each of them into a ball (e.g.
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Step 6: With a large knife
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Step 7: divide and cut each circle into 8 wedges
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Step 8: slightly separating each cut with the knife.
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Step 9: Bake them in the oven for 15-18 minutes or until it's brown
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Step 10: but not firm.
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Step 11: Place the tree wedges on some cooling racks/waxed paper.
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Step 12: Squeeze the bag gently until the chips are melted and smooth.
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Step 13: Sprinkle with the granulated sugar (if you want to).
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Step 14: Enjoy!
Detailed Guide
Beat in vanilla (not the baking chips) and the food coloring.
On low speed, beat in flour just until mixed.
Stir in the chopped pecans., 4 equal parts = 4 balls).
Place 2 of them on each cookie, on opposite ends.
With a rolling pin (or floured fingers, either one comes with the same results), gently flatten and shape each ball into a 6-inch circle., Poke the tops of the wedges with a fork, and place 1 pecan half in the middle of each outer edge to make a "tree trunk"., While it's still warm, cut the wedges into smaller wedges.
When it's done baking, let them cool on the cookie sheets for 30 minutes., Place the baking chips in a small resealable freezer plastic bag.
Microwave them on High for 40-60 seconds/1 minute, turning the bag over after 30 seconds., Cut a small tip of a corner of the bag, and drizzle sideways (see photo in introduction) over the wedges to make a tree garland., Top each tree with a star.,
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