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Orange Pecan Spice Shortbread: 7 Irresistible Recipes

Orange Pecan Spice Shortbread
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Delightful Orange Pecan Spice Shortbread Cookies with a burst of festive flavor, perfect for holiday gatherings and gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (Room temperature)
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour (Can use gluten-free flour)
  • 1 cup Pecan Nuts (Can substitute with walnuts or sunflower seeds)
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Cloves
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
  • 1 jar Jam (Use your favorite flavor like raspberry or orange marmalade)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Gradually add brown sugar and continue mixing.
  3. Sift in flour, cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest. Mix until just combined to form a soft dough.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to ½-inch thickness.
  7. Cut shapes from the dough and transfer to baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between cookies.
  8. Spoon a thin layer of jam onto the center of each cookie without covering the edges.
  9. Bake the cookies for about 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Remove from the oven and cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • These cookies can be made ahead and frozen.
  • Experiment with different jam flavors.

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